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**ChiefRocka** · 09-10-2014, 11:48 PM

I am working on a 62 GMC Suburban.

I must be color blind, or I have been staring at it too long, but is it suppose to be Fawn or some sort of Silver ?

The dash top is like a Blue color, was this stock ?

My other Burban, also a 62 GMC looked to have a Black dash top.

Someone had post a rattle can similar to Fawn.

Currently, I am working on my Auto column, disassembly, blasting, and now needs paint.

Any ideas ??

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**Rolland** · 09-11-2014, 11:39 AM

I have a 1962 GMC 3/4 ton pickup with what appears to be the same blue on the top of the dash. I have also seen pictures of other original 62 GMC's with the blue dash. An old paint chip book would probably show it with the interior colors.
It's a very good looking color in my opinion.
Rolland

**chevy_man5** · 09-11-2014, 11:53 AM

Chief, I am not sure on the blue dash, but from what I have read, the tops of the dash were charcoal in GMC's, while the rest of the interior is silver. I know NOTHING about the suburbans though. May be different.

See post #65 on my build for pics of my dash.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=433482&page=3

I started painting in my interior using the Nickel color. Looks pretty close to me.

**60-66** · 09-11-2014, 12:45 PM

1960-1961 were Silver with gray dash top interiors. 1962-1966 were Fawn . The 1962 Im pretty sure was the last year for two tone dash in Fawn/Turquoise or Fawn Gray dash. The Turquoise you have on your dash also signifies Turquoise trimmed seats . Standard fawn seats had a gray dash top.

**ChiefRocka** · 09-11-2014, 12:49 PM

Ahhh, thanks 60-66 !!

Currently, I am rebuilding the steering column before I mate it to the B-body frame.

It's an auto column that appears to be silver ... Should it be fawn ??

**60-66** · 09-11-2014, 01:11 PM

Yes, it should be the fawn color to match the rest of the interior. Many times these colors sun fade or get washed out from to strong of a cleaner. The Krylon Fawn is close but its off from factory to be 100% . I used it on the firewall of my 1963 and it looks good, then I painted a few interior pieces and there its noticeably off.

You sure have one ambitious project going there on your burb putting that other frame under it. But I'm tuned in with interest. Keep up the fine work !!

**ChiefRocka** · 09-11-2014, 02:13 PM

Thanks 60-66,

I figured it was a no brainer going this route, rather than stuffing the LT1/4l60 into the xframe, and still have to modernize the suspension

**slepysal** · 09-11-2014, 03:54 PM

looking good John. Howz the shop doing ?

09-10-2014, 11:48 PM	#1
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Correct GMC interior color ... I am working on a 62 GMC Suburban. I must be color blind, or I have been staring at it too long, but is it suppose to be Fawn or some sort of Silver ? The dash top is like a Blue color, was this stock ? My other Burban, also a 62 GMC looked to have a Black dash top. Someone had post a rattle can similar to Fawn. Currently, I am working on my Auto column, disassembly, blasting, and now needs paint. Any ideas ?? - - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

09-11-2014, 11:39 AM	#2
Rolland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Springs CO Posts: 215	Re: Correct GMC interior color ... I have a 1962 GMC 3/4 ton pickup with what appears to be the same blue on the top of the dash. I have also seen pictures of other original 62 GMC's with the blue dash. An old paint chip book would probably show it with the interior colors. It's a very good looking color in my opinion. Rolland

09-11-2014, 11:53 AM	#3
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: Correct GMC interior color ... Chief, I am not sure on the blue dash, but from what I have read, the tops of the dash were charcoal in GMC's, while the rest of the interior is silver. I know NOTHING about the suburbans though. May be different. See post #65 on my build for pics of my dash. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=433482&page=3 I started painting in my interior using the Nickel color. Looks pretty close to me. Attached Images __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

09-11-2014, 12:45 PM	#4
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: Correct GMC interior color ... 1960-1961 were Silver with gray dash top interiors. 1962-1966 were Fawn . The 1962 Im pretty sure was the last year for two tone dash in Fawn/Turquoise or Fawn Gray dash. The Turquoise you have on your dash also signifies Turquoise trimmed seats . Standard fawn seats had a gray dash top. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

09-11-2014, 12:49 PM	#5
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Correct GMC interior color ... Ahhh, thanks 60-66 !! Currently, I am rebuilding the steering column before I mate it to the B-body frame. It's an auto column that appears to be silver ... Should it be fawn ?? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 09-11-2014 at 02:11 PM.

09-11-2014, 01:11 PM	#6
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: Correct GMC interior color ... Yes, it should be the fawn color to match the rest of the interior. Many times these colors sun fade or get washed out from to strong of a cleaner. The Krylon Fawn is close but its off from factory to be 100% . I used it on the firewall of my 1963 and it looks good, then I painted a few interior pieces and there its noticeably off. You sure have one ambitious project going there on your burb putting that other frame under it. But I'm tuned in with interest. Keep up the fine work !! __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

09-11-2014, 02:13 PM	#7
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Correct GMC interior color ... Thanks 60-66, I figured it was a no brainer going this route, rather than stuffing the LT1/4l60 into the xframe, and still have to modernize the suspension __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

09-11-2014, 03:54 PM	#8
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Correct GMC interior color ... looking good John. Howz the shop doing ? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "



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