Originally Posted by jbgroby (Post 8348076)

This are the factory applied numbers/date to the frame. They are painted upside down, in orange - as best we can figure the truck was #889 manufactured on January 29th, 1960.

I had to blast these off when I restored the frame, so we put them back on.

Originally Posted by 60-66 (Post 7522866)

The cam bolts holding the bed down were put in after everything was painted and the bed attached to the frame. So yes they stayed natural or zink plated. On GMCs all or most of the perimeter bolts that hold the wood to the sheet metal were zink. Here on the Chevy you see they are painted. Notice on this truck the very front of the bed wood to bed panel bolts are on top of the paper and end up body color. Ill find some examples of GMC bolts. I believe we need some bed detail pictures from OEMforme's 66 Chevy ! Like Yelmer mentioned also there will be some differences plant to plant. I've noticed a mix of painted and plated bolts on all of these trucks. If you look at picture one of the blue inner fender the one next to the bedside is still natural while the rest are painted. This particular truck I had the chance to see in person. Original tires , original everything.

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Originally Posted by Submariner616 (Post 8388273)

I'm getting close to paint time on my 60 C10 and need some guidance from you factory original guys! I was wondering if the underside of the hood is body color or black. Also, under the front and rear fenders, and underside of cab, is it black or body color?

Originally Posted by Submariner616 (Post 8389868)

Thanks F66! So, under hood is black. Can anyone with original paint tell me whether inside the front fenders, rear fenders, and underside of cab is body color or black?

Originally Posted by Submariner616 (Post 8388273)

I'm getting close to paint time on my 60 C10 and need some guidance from you factory original guys! I was wondering if the underside of the hood is body color or black. Also, under the front and rear fenders, and underside of cab, is it black or body color?

Originally Posted by f66 (Post 8389949)

I have added some answers about my 1966. Submariner616, we might also need some input from anyone who owns an original paint 1960 or knows.... did they change paint processes between 1960 and 1966? Were their variations in paint processes between the various factories? Want to make sure you get the best most accurate answers.
Frank

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod (Post 8390128)

Frank have you looked at this thread all the way through?

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod (Post 8390196)

Well if I had the sense to post the thread I was talking about I'd be in better shape. I was supposed to post this link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=455059
Pretty informative as to factory assembly.

Originally Posted by Submariner616 (Post 8391807)

Thanks for the additional info on your 66 Frank.

Rocknrod, thanks for the link. I went all the way through it. Incredible pictures!! I still haven't found answers to my 1960 paint questions.

I know some folks on this forum have original 1960's.

Originally Posted by Isaiah92260 (Post 8388308)

I found a picture of the 1961 interior interior from a brochure. Does anyone know where we could find a close or similar pattern material to reupholster the bench seats?

Originally Posted by Submariner616 (Post 8396085)

LT1 Burb, thank you for posting the pictures of your truck. It is what I am shooting for with mine. A couple of questions. What year is it? What engine is that and what color?

The original color on my '60 283 is black, unfortunately. I think Chevy orange would look a lot better with the black all around and the original white exterior, but I am trying to keep it correct.

So far, the only thing that won't be correct on mine when I finish is the dual exhaust.

Originally Posted by LT1 Burb (Post 8396495)

Mine is a 65 , engine is the stock truck coded 283 with powerglide, it is as close to stock grey as I could find. I am unsure of what color the engines were in 1960 for trucks.
I have since gotten rid of those repop hubcaps and put NOS correct 65 ones on it.

Originally Posted by likaroc13 (Post 8396504)

One of, if not the best, examples this thread could ever have for a factory correct restoration of a '65 C-10. Love it! :chevy:

Originally Posted by LT1 Burb (Post 8396495)

Mine is a 65 , engine is the stock truck coded 283 with powerglide, it is as close to stock grey as I could find. I am unsure of what color the engines were in 1960 for trucks.
I have since gotten rid of those repop hubcaps and put NOS correct 65 ones on it.

Originally Posted by 66C10LB (Post 8398269)

LT1 Burb, Is there a place to still get NOS correct 64-66 hubcaps?

Originally Posted by Submariner616 (Post 8403142)

The stock color of the 283 engine in my 60 C10 is black (unfortunately). Is there a color code for it?

Does anyone know if it is a flat, semi-gloss, or gloss sheen?

Also, any suggestions or opinions on brand and type of paint to use to paint this completely rebuilt engine are welcome!!

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod (Post 8403479)

My vote is Gray for that year and engine.

Originally Posted by LT1 Burb (Post 8398475)

I personally despise repop hubcaps because I can spot them from a 100 yards away, so to me , paying 800 for a set is worth it.

Originally Posted by sodly (Post 8447123)

Care to elaborate on the differences between NOS and repop hubcaps. Maybe I've never looked at them closely enough side-by-side but what are the differences?

Originally Posted by likaroc13 (Post 8447582)

Originally Posted by sodly (Post 8451500)

Thanks for the link. Forgot about this. My caps are original so I don't have a dog in the fight. Seems the difference is only apparent when they are side by side. I doubt I'd notice otherwise, lol.

Originally Posted by LT1 Burb (Post 7398280)

I had to send my repop heater core out and get the tank swapped. The lines coming out were at wrong angle and to short. On the positive side it now has a GM part# on the core.