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06-08-03, 14:27
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C15A Frame Paint Colors
I have seen a number of late model C15A's (Sept, Oct, Nov 1944) with a distinct color on the frames. The color is that of a lime green, zinc chromate, or safety green for lack of a better descritpion. I do not believe this was done by civilian owners as it is quite common and is consistent across trucks. It also does not appear that this is a primer and the khaki has peeled off.
Can anyone comment on this paint and if this is in fact original? I'm curious as to why this color was used and if in fact it would be proper for restoration purposes. 
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06-08-03, 19:09
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Additional Info
I forgot to mention that more than just the frame is painted this color. It includes the axles, springs, transfer case, transmission, etc. etc. Essentially the whole driveline is this color. Thank you again.
Stew 
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07-08-03, 01:27
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Zinc chromate....
Stew
ZC was a common primer for aluminum and was common on air bases..Perhaps for a want of any other primer available these were sprayed with the ZC...
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Alex Blair :remember :support :drunk:
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07-08-03, 07:58
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1940's paint
I have seen many CMP's in Australia with faded paint. After 60 years out in the weather the khaki colour has lost some of it's pigmentation leaving a yellowish chalky coat. Could it be that underframes and drive components were painted in a lesser quality paint than bodywork and have deteriorated sooner?
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07-08-03, 14:42
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Fading Paint
Tony,
I am sure that the paint is not faded. The color is quite vibrant, especially in areas where the sun/rain/mud does not affect it. With respect to it as a primer ... it very well could have been used as such but I do not believe it was ever painted over with khaki as there are no traces of khaki anywhere. My assumption is that they came from the factory this way ... maybe someone can verify this? Stewart
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07-08-03, 17:35
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sanding
Perhaps if you pick a spot where the paint seems "fresh" and lighty sand it off ,to base metal, being careful to monitor for different layers or colour changes.
Sean
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07-08-03, 20:09
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Frame colour
Interesting stuff guys.
I can't comment on light green for running gear and frames for CMPs in Australia but I have found plenty of evidence for UK 11 and 12 cab Chevs with black frames over painted G3. Interestingly I helped Steve Stone break the remains of a mid range 12 cab F15A last weekend and that appeared to have just two thin coats of G3 straight onto the frames with no undercoat, not seen that before. Regards Pete
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