57 paint options

[paul bowers]

if a 57 car is red on outside what would be the options on following areas of car
cove: (?) can cove color be diff. than lower dash area ex. white /biege
upper dash:
lower dash:
all of steering column including shaff area:
steering wheeel:
underside of deck lid and truck:
I have looked at some cars online and am getting diff picture examples
thanks
paul

[Wayne P.]

Re: 57 paint options

Cove has NO bearing on the interior.

[mike mccagh]

Re: 57 paint options

56-57 judging manual has chart in the rear of it detailing your needs. mike

[paul bowers]

Re: 57 paint options

thanks Nike,
I don't have very many manuals, but I have that one
i may repaint my 57 am tryingvto decide if i should leave it white or paint it red niether are orginal colors that was cascade green, but would have to replace all interior
paul

[Mike N.]

Re: 57 paint options

Paul,

I'm curious- How do you know your car was originally CASCADE GREEN?

[paul bowers]

Re: 57 paint options

mike,

I took out the rubber that is around the filler tube under the gas lid when I replaced gas tank there was a little green there it is possible that someone in past replaced gas cap lid but that is how I came to that conclusion, like I said earler to go green would have to replace carpet seats steering wheel would cost big ($) since I'm not going green what do think as to leaving white, painting red or black I know it is personal preference, but there may be issues i'm not thinking about. thanks
paul

[Mike N.]

Re: 57 paint options

YES- I came to the same conclusion on mine.......when I purchased my '57 it was/is completely down to the fiberglass. I found some minute red specs in various places throughout.
I've been stuck on painting mine CASCADE GREEN with the SHORELINE BEIGE coves since day one. I love that combination. As someone mentioned earlier, the Judging Manual dictates to you what is correct.
Good luck........if you don't mind, send me pic's of your '57. Mine is going to be a single four barrel with a powerglide. Always enjoy seeing other '57's.