What is the tailgate letter paint scheme? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

62ShortStep · 12-14-2010, 11:25 PM

Does someone know the OEM tailgate letter paint scheme for a 1962 stepside?

I've seen trucks with only the letters painted. Are they always white?

I've seen some with the background painted. Is the background white and the letters body color?

sixbangr · 12-15-2010, 10:41 AM

my '61 has silver letters

jchav62 · 12-15-2010, 11:00 AM

If I were to guess, I'd say that the letters were white, or unpainted, depending on the trim level. I'm sure the gurus will chime in with the correct answer..

62ShortStep · 12-15-2010, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixbangr

my '61 has silver letters

Has your truck been repainted?

jonzcustomshop · 12-15-2010, 12:26 PM

my best guess is all the colored trucks were white letters, and the white trucks , black letters.
still looking for a factory photo(s) or proof though...

I don't think anything else was painted, just the gate and letters.

62ShortStep · 12-15-2010, 12:59 PM

I searched the web and my brochures too, but I cant find pictures. Its odd that they didn't show the 'working end' of their trucks.

sixbangr · 12-15-2010, 03:42 PM

Truck sat for 20 years. It was a farm truck, don't think it has had any thing done to it.

sixbangr · 12-15-2010, 03:45 PM

'62 step on ebay with white letters.

jchav62 · 12-15-2010, 04:38 PM

Here are a couple fleetside examples... I would guess that stepsides would have the same 'letter schemes'...

62ShortStep · 12-15-2010, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixbangr

Truck sat for 20 years. It was a farm truck, don't think it has had any thing done to it.

Your truck is way too cool! Mine is restored. I got mine after a long and fruitless search for an untouched original in very good shape.

62ShortStep · 12-15-2010, 05:28 PM

The eBay truck looks like it has paint over-spray in the door jam, so its not conclusive evidence.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1962-...a3e7b5f8#v4-39

The silver paint on the 61 letters makes sense since the instrument panel is silver also. White letters on a 62 would then make sense since the instrument panel is white.

I saw a picture on the web that showed a trainload of trucks being delivered new. The view was from the back side of the trucks. Now I cant find the picture. ugh.

jchav62 · 12-15-2010, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62ShortStep

I saw a picture on the web that showed a trainload of trucks being delivered new. The view was from the back side of the trucks. Now I cant find the picture. ugh.

I was looking for that same pic... I didn't have any luck...

jbgroby · 12-15-2010, 09:14 PM

On 60-66 GMC the color is called Non-Smudge Aluminum. It was low reflective so the vehicle behind you would see it was GMC. I'm using the interior silver to redo mine, so I won't have to buy another pint of a different color.

protrash64 · 12-15-2010, 10:31 PM

Here's the pic..........

62ShortStep · 12-15-2010, 10:56 PM

Awesome picture. This is America my friends.

The trucks look like they have wrap around windshields, but its tough to tell. Letters are painted black on white trucks, and white on other colors.

1961 uses silver letters. That makes the picture 1962 or 1963.

I think my question about the '62 paint scheme is answered. Green truck, white letters.

GMC 60-66 is silver.

Can someone verify the '60 Chevy is silver too?

How about 63-66...also white?

12-14-2010, 11:25 PM	#1
62ShortStep Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Posts: 179	What is the tailgate letter paint scheme? Does someone know the OEM tailgate letter paint scheme for a 1962 stepside? I've seen trucks with only the letters painted. Are they always white? I've seen some with the background painted. Is the background white and the letters body color?

12-15-2010, 10:41 AM	#2
sixbangr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texarkana, Texas Posts: 261	Re: What is the tailgate letter paint scheme? my '61 has silver letters __________________ 1961 Apache short step.

12-15-2010, 11:00 AM	#3
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: What is the tailgate letter paint scheme? If I were to guess, I'd say that the letters were white, or unpainted, depending on the trim level. I'm sure the gurus will chime in with the correct answer.. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

12-15-2010, 12:26 PM	#5
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: What is the tailgate letter paint scheme? my best guess is all the colored trucks were white letters, and the white trucks , black letters. still looking for a factory photo(s) or proof though... I don't think anything else was painted, just the gate and letters. __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

12-15-2010, 12:59 PM	#6
62ShortStep Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Posts: 179	Re: What is the tailgate letter paint scheme? I searched the web and my brochures too, but I cant find pictures. Its odd that they didn't show the 'working end' of their trucks.

12-15-2010, 03:42 PM	#7
sixbangr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texarkana, Texas Posts: 261	Re: What is the tailgate letter paint scheme? Truck sat for 20 years. It was a farm truck, don't think it has had any thing done to it. Attached Images __________________ 1961 Apache short step.

12-15-2010, 03:45 PM	#8
sixbangr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texarkana, Texas Posts: 261	Re: What is the tailgate letter paint scheme? '62 step on ebay with white letters. __________________ 1961 Apache short step.

12-15-2010, 04:38 PM	#9
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: What is the tailgate letter paint scheme? Here are a couple fleetside examples... I would guess that stepsides would have the same 'letter schemes'... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

12-15-2010, 05:28 PM	#11
62ShortStep Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Posts: 179	Re: What is the tailgate letter paint scheme? The eBay truck looks like it has paint over-spray in the door jam, so its not conclusive evidence. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1962-...a3e7b5f8#v4-39 The silver paint on the 61 letters makes sense since the instrument panel is silver also. White letters on a 62 would then make sense since the instrument panel is white. I saw a picture on the web that showed a trainload of trucks being delivered new. The view was from the back side of the trucks. Now I cant find the picture. ugh.

12-15-2010, 09:14 PM	#13
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: What is the tailgate letter paint scheme? On 60-66 GMC the color is called Non-Smudge Aluminum. It was low reflective so the vehicle behind you would see it was GMC. I'm using the interior silver to redo mine, so I won't have to buy another pint of a different color. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

12-15-2010, 10:31 PM	#14
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12-15-2010, 10:56 PM	#15
62ShortStep Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Posts: 179	Re: What is the tailgate letter paint scheme? Awesome picture. This is America my friends. The trucks look like they have wrap around windshields, but its tough to tell. Letters are painted black on white trucks, and white on other colors. 1961 uses silver letters. That makes the picture 1962 or 1963. I think my question about the '62 paint scheme is answered. Green truck, white letters. GMC 60-66 is silver. Can someone verify the '60 Chevy is silver too? How about 63-66...also white?



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