1959 Chevy 1 ton Panel Restoration
Looking for someone with knowledge of 1959 Task Force Chevy Apache paint codes. I keep running into a dead end. Found some related info in 1960's + forum, but further confuses the issue. I have paint code 705 and no letter following, so I know the original was a solid color with bombay ivory hubcaps and bumpers. Seems pretty straightforward, but I have come up with (paintref.com) Woodland Green, Hemlock Green, Glade Green - and in the 60's + forum: Neptune Green - none of which look alike. The panel truck has rusted, been primed and rusted again. Someone even brushed painted a hideous green house paint over some areas at one time. To make matters even more confusing, the only evidence of an original paint color is on the firewall under the grease, and inner fenders under the hood, and that paint is a fairly dark blue - almost turquoise color. Would they have painted the exterior of the truck green, and the engine compartment blue? On the one hand, I'd like to go all original, but if the true history of the paint codes is non-existent, it won't really matter, and I'll just make it Tartan Turquoise and bombay ivory two-tone. I would appreciate any help I can get. I haven't posted any pics or other info yet; it's coming. Still a rust bucket though.
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