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Old 03-31-2013, 04:27 PM   #1
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1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

Can some one post photos of them types of Color of '59's I am needing an idea to have my '59 re painted
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Old 03-31-2013, 04:38 PM   #2
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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

1959 Chevy and GMC Truck stock colors. There was also a special Anniversery Gold that was limited to the Anniversery editions of the trucks, very few made, one per dealer in 1959.
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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

I believe my Truck was either April Green or Reef Green..It was sorta light green
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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

On the large drivrrs jamb data plate there should be a box labeled "paint" with a 3 digit code. If it is blank the paint was special order or a municipal, military or fleet vehicle.
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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

Oh alright thanks bud..What about the interior color
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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

I am thinking about oriental green a d Bombay ivory.
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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

Oh alright..Im not 100% on the color its going to be the Light green I know that much
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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

Here is a link to the factory spec manual that lists the information on exterior and interior colors. Interiors were very limited.

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...to/59tld28.htm

If you scroll down on the page there is a link to the index, then you can start looking thru that, lots of good information. When you get the truck you will also want to get a Factory Assembly Manual, and if you are keeping it relatively stock, a Factory Service Manual with the 58-59 up dates.
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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

The original interior was a type of Tan color..I wish I could figure out..It still has the Original Manual
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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

Did you know statistically green cars sell for less than any other car through auction? Not bashing green. I like it. Just thought that was interesting when I learned.
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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

Its going to be light Green eventually..Prayers needed though
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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

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There was also a special Anniversery Gold that was limited to the Anniversery editions of the trucks, very few made, one per dealer in 1959.
Orrie, have you run across the color code for this anniversary gold? I've been thinking of gold paint lately and would be interested in seeing this one.
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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

I was curious about the same thing
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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

I did some searching on line and it looks like it may be 918A and was from 1958 not 59.

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/KC0310...10-91869_1.jpg
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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

Awesome
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Orrie, have you run across the color code for this anniversary gold? I've been thinking of gold paint lately and would be interested in seeing this one.
I will see what I have on them.
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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

I wonder what Shade of tan the Original tan was
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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

So was it the GMC's 50th anniversary in 1959?

Chevrolet's 50th was in 1968 with a gold truck.



My 59 GMC started life green.....



And now it is Light Pewter......

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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

How did that Brown stuff get around the Green ?
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Here in Canada this is called "Two tone"...... custom by the previous owner!
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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

oh okay.Looks like a mishap on the Paint
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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

In the mid 80's a couple of guys started the body work on this truck. Brown primer and a bit of bondo smeared on the rear fenders...... not much of that truck survived when I had in repainted 10 years ago. The hood, left door, and the rear fenders/steps are still original. Buy the best truck you can, rust is very expensive! Hence why I bought the 68 above with factory paint.
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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

The one I am buying has heavy rust.Wood bed is gone (headboard too).Side steps gone.Drivers side step is gone rust in the bumpers.Brackets where the head lights go..in the inside top of the cab..How much would you suggest buying it for
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Re: 1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

Are you planning to fix it up? If so then I would look for something different. It sounds way to gone to paint. What is your end goal?

Your buy in price may be cheap, but take the time to go through an online catalog and price fenders, doors and a bed. For less than the price of the parts you could be driving something like this.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=771648


Does the truck you are looking for have front signal lights? They are hard to find and the last NOS set I saw on eBay went for $1,300.
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