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NC3100 · 02-28-2009, 11:56 PM

I'm a new member and the proud owner of a Jet Black '57 3100 in stock condition. It had a recent reconditioning by the previous NC owner but spent most of its life in Oconee County, GA as a tax-collector's personal truck. The 235 1-bbl and the 3-spd still work beautifully, but the front brakes are in good need of replacement. I got tired of trying not to steer into oncoming traffic when I just want to stop...

I was wondering if anyone had an opinion on the correct color for the wheels on the 1/2 ton? They are currently red and look pretty good but I'd like to put it back where they were originally.

The body is Jet Black, the interior is Granite Grey and the sheetmetal trim is Arctic Beige (or at least this white is trying to be Arctic Beige).

If anyone has an idea, please let me know. Searches on the net haven't been too helpful.

Thanks - Dave.

Kim57 · 03-01-2009, 01:05 AM

WE need pics of your truck.
Kim

prostreeter58 · 03-01-2009, 07:36 AM

............and welcome......

**truckdude239** · 03-01-2009, 09:01 AM

:welcome: From winston salem

entourageguy · 03-01-2009, 09:46 AM

Welcome and where are the pictures ????????

poncho_villa · 03-01-2009, 01:40 PM

Sounds like a sweet ride you've got for yourself. You definately gotta do something about those brakes though. That is almost more important than you posting some pictures of this truck. Okay, okay! It's a bit more important. We can't have you playing chicken with the on-coming traffic. Welcome to the site.

NC3100 · 03-01-2009, 10:21 PM

Thanks for the welcomes - and sorry about not posting a pic. The ones I had on file were too large for upload. These ones compressed to less than 100K, so hopefully they'll show up.

When and if any one has a response re: the right wheel color it 'd be great to move on from the rat rod red idea. Cool, but too showy for a lowly old inline 6.

Glad to be part of this great forum.

Kim57 · 03-01-2009, 10:28 PM

Very nice truck. I kinda like the red, it gives it some contrast.
Kim

OrrieG · 03-01-2009, 10:40 PM

Go to Jim Carter's Old Truck Parts site and look at the 55-59 catalog. In the front sections it tells about the different color combinations of wheels, trim, fenders, etc. My guess would be main body color.

Welcome from the mountains. It's nice to see someone else using their truck!

NC3100 · 03-01-2009, 11:03 PM

Thanks, OrrieG. Great catalog by the way to bookmark (as I'd only been using Classic Parts to this point). Great info on the GMC and Chevys but nothing specific to the wheel color.

**JML55** · 03-01-2009, 11:22 PM

Welcome from Canada, Nice looking truck.

thirdstreettito · 03-02-2009, 12:24 AM

Gorgeous truck! Drive it to the local board meets! We'd love to have you there!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=117

renegade6 · 03-02-2009, 09:02 AM

That is a nice truck.

stan3018 · 03-02-2009, 09:34 AM

nice classic truck.......lucks good

MrSinister · 03-04-2009, 09:18 PM

welcome, nice looking truck. red's nice but beige would look good too

02-28-2009, 11:56 PM	#1
NC3100 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 8	Hi from Greensboro I'm a new member and the proud owner of a Jet Black '57 3100 in stock condition. It had a recent reconditioning by the previous NC owner but spent most of its life in Oconee County, GA as a tax-collector's personal truck. The 235 1-bbl and the 3-spd still work beautifully, but the front brakes are in good need of replacement. I got tired of trying not to steer into oncoming traffic when I just want to stop... I was wondering if anyone had an opinion on the correct color for the wheels on the 1/2 ton? They are currently red and look pretty good but I'd like to put it back where they were originally. The body is Jet Black, the interior is Granite Grey and the sheetmetal trim is Arctic Beige (or at least this white is trying to be Arctic Beige). If anyone has an idea, please let me know. Searches on the net haven't been too helpful. Thanks - Dave.

03-01-2009, 01:05 AM	#2
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Hi from Greensboro WE need pics of your truck. Kim

03-01-2009, 07:36 AM	#3
prostreeter58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: palm harbor, florida Posts: 299	Re: Hi from Greensboro ............and welcome......

03-01-2009, 09:01 AM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Hi from Greensboro :welcome: From winston salem __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

03-01-2009, 09:46 AM	#5
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Hi from Greensboro Welcome and where are the pictures ???????? __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

03-01-2009, 01:40 PM	#6
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: Hi from Greensboro Sounds like a sweet ride you've got for yourself. You definately gotta do something about those brakes though. That is almost more important than you posting some pictures of this truck. Okay, okay! It's a bit more important. We can't have you playing chicken with the on-coming traffic. Welcome to the site. __________________ 58 Apache short fleetside ona 64 chassis:

03-01-2009, 10:21 PM	#7
NC3100 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 8	Re: Hi from Greensboro Thanks for the welcomes - and sorry about not posting a pic. The ones I had on file were too large for upload. These ones compressed to less than 100K, so hopefully they'll show up. When and if any one has a response re: the right wheel color it 'd be great to move on from the rat rod red idea. Cool, but too showy for a lowly old inline 6. Glad to be part of this great forum. Attached Images

03-01-2009, 10:28 PM	#8
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Hi from Greensboro Very nice truck. I kinda like the red, it gives it some contrast. Kim

03-01-2009, 10:40 PM	#9
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Hi from Greensboro Go to Jim Carter's Old Truck Parts site and look at the 55-59 catalog. In the front sections it tells about the different color combinations of wheels, trim, fenders, etc. My guess would be main body color. Welcome from the mountains. It's nice to see someone else using their truck! __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 03-01-2009 at 10:44 PM.

03-01-2009, 11:03 PM	#10
NC3100 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 8	Re: Hi from Greensboro Thanks, OrrieG. Great catalog by the way to bookmark (as I'd only been using Classic Parts to this point). Great info on the GMC and Chevys but nothing specific to the wheel color.

03-01-2009, 11:22 PM	#11
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: Hi from Greensboro Welcome from Canada, Nice looking truck. __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

03-02-2009, 12:24 AM	#12
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Hi from Greensboro Gorgeous truck! Drive it to the local board meets! We'd love to have you there! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=117 __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

03-02-2009, 09:02 AM	#13
renegade6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texarkana, TX Posts: 443	Re: Hi from Greensboro That is a nice truck. __________________ Brandon 63 Biscayne https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/90718-63-Biscayne 57 Chevy Truck (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321380 72 K20 Long bed stepside (wife's) 72 K20 Long bed 396 (flip or keep...?) The latest build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...76#post8438476

03-02-2009, 09:34 AM	#14
stan3018 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: bronx ny Posts: 167	Re: Hi from Greensboro nice classic truck.......lucks good

03-04-2009, 09:18 PM	#15
MrSinister Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Everett Wa Posts: 70	Re: Hi from Greensboro welcome, nice looking truck. red's nice but beige would look good too __________________ '56 Big window 350/700r4 9" rear w/disc



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