Wow! really cool ´55 :tu Looks like original paint scheme to me...GM had some really nice color combos in the 50´s .

 

Yep I have seen that before ,I always called it the reverse paint scheme ,,I like it,, very cool and rare ,,,

 

Looks very nice indeed.....However, I cannot find paint code 601 as an original option here:http://www.trifive.com/specs/19. Original Specs.pdf I only see Neptune Green being used in a solid color.....Maybe another set of eyes can find it.

 

There is a bone stock '55 BelAir from Loveland, Co I've seen at a couple shows in a red/white 'reverse' color scheme...really looks good as it is so different from what one normally sees.
I've always assumed it was a 'stock' color combo

 

Looks like a nice car, Too bad someone don't have a clue how to properly detail an engine compartment.

 

Bruce...Do you think that the color combo is legit?

 

Oh yeah, thanks for the responses. Great info here as always

 

Heck, I don't know, but it sure looks good!!! :tu

BDR...:shakehands:

 

I have seen the colors, reversed or not, loooks pretty good. Mike

 

Different look on the car with those paint colors

 

I like the looks of that....:tu
Cowboy :flag6:
:gba:
bowtie-trifive

 

Since exterior lower/main body color was applied to the interior metal parts as well, why would that paint scheme not have been done on this car?

 

I dont follow your question

 

To answer all the questions:

1. This is a correct color. My DuPont chart says 601 is Neptune Green on top, Shoreline Beige on bottom.

2. There is a discrepancy between my original DuPont charts from November 1954 and this GM specification chart http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/55024.htm , as the latter does not list this combination, while the OEM paint supplier (DuPont) does. My PPG chart agrees with my DuPont chart.

3. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/55027.htm and the above-mentioned chart list all the interior color combinations. The metal on the interior is NOT painted to match the lower body color - it's painted to match the interior.

4. A 2 tone with the trunk and quarters painted the roof color is normally designated with an "S" suffix. "SPEC" is usually for a non-standard color - like the Army ordering 500 cars painted in Olive Drab. 601 is a standard code, so it should be "S", not "SPEC". Once again - a discrepancy.

 

Is the trim tag on a 55 behind the battery? Is it a fair question to ask to see a photo of the trim tag? Where on the trim tag should the "S" suffix be?

 

One last question and I will quit bugging you guys. It looks to me as if there are no V8 emblems below the taillight. The ad said it was a 265 car from the factory. Will that be on the trim tag code of VIN? as I remember it's on the VIN on my 56

 

If it is or was an original V-8 car the VIN would start with a "V". This car is and the ad says 235 6 cylinder. Do you have this one confused with the 55 with A/C posted the other day also?

 

It is possible they were eliminated by mistake or oversight from the factory. I had a '55 4dr parts car, missing engine/trans, that had no V-8 emblems below the tailights and the VIN showed it was 265 V-8 when new. Or the current owner or rebuilder never reinstalled them.

 

Pictures of the cowl tag from the seller clearly showing paint code 601 S-SPEC for a special order paint combo as I said earlier.

 

So that means this was the factory color combo for this car, right?

 

I am a 6 cylinder freak so it's right up my alley. We are talking turkey right now

 

Color

I'm really confused about this color issue. Code 601 is green on upper body and beige on lower body. What would make this special?

Joe

 

I'm really confused about this color issue. Code 601 is green on upper body and beige on lower body. What would make this special?

Joe

The "SPEC" next to the paint code on the cowl tag as show in the 3 pictures I posted. SPEC on the tag in that location is for a special order paint combination, In this case reversed colors.

 

Color

Every car was made to order, it's hard to believe a customer would walk into a dealer and order a "special" color combo, it must have ordered by the dealer.

Joe

 

Every car was made to order, it's hard to believe a customer would walk into a dealer and order a "special" color combo, it must have ordered by the dealer.

Joe

Back when these cars were new the dealers didn't have a hundred cars on the lot to pick from. Some small dealers had only a handful to pick from. The salesman would get out his order pad and "build" your car just about anyway you wanted it including a limited choice of non-production color combinations. This is clearly one of those special order cars.

 

Here's a 56 ,,,,,http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-B...8711031?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2ecf6fdf77&item=201048711031&pt=US_Cars_Trucks ,,,,,

 

Yes, but that's not the factory paint (note the green paint on the door latches).

 

Well it doesn't look like I am going to get the job done. Looks like it will take at least 28k to get the car bought. Probably more. So that leaves me.out. so this is just an FYI for anyone interested

 

Skyline Blue over Shoreline Beige. Paint code is 603 or 607. Can't remember which.