1959 GMC Stepside Light Green photos

[SCHRUMGMC]

Can some one post photos of them types of Color of '59's I am needing an idea to have my '59 re painted

[OrrieG]

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.

[SCHRUMGMC]

I believe my Truck was either April Green or Reef Green..It was sorta light green

[OrrieG]

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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[SCHRUMGMC]

Oh alright thanks bud..What about the interior color

[beanyard]

I am thinking about oriental green a d Bombay ivory.
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[SCHRUMGMC]

Oh alright..Im not 100% on the color its going to be the Light green I know that much

[OrrieG]

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.

[SCHRUMGMC]

The original interior was a type of Tan color..I wish I could figure out..It still has the Original Manual

[broey]

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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[SCHRUMGMC]

Its going to be light Green eventually..Prayers needed though

[JMR5]

Originally Posted by OrrieG

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.

[SCHRUMGMC]

I was curious about the same thing

[JMR5]

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

[SCHRUMGMC]

Awesome

[OrrieG]

Originally Posted by JMR5

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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[SCHRUMGMC]

I wonder what Shade of tan the Original tan was

[northerngmc]

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......

[SCHRUMGMC]

How did that Brown stuff get around the Green ?

[SCHRUMGMC]

Dad's 1959 Chevrolet apache (burnout) - YouTube

[northerngmc]

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

How did that Brown stuff get around the Green ?

Originally Posted by northerngmc

Here in Canada this is called "Two tone"...... custom by the previous owner!

[SCHRUMGMC]

oh okay.Looks like a mishap on the Paint

[northerngmc]

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.

[SCHRUMGMC]

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

[northerngmc]

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.