How do I tell the original interior colour of my C1

[Stewart A.]

Is there any tell tail signs of an original interior colour for a 1960 ? Stewy

[Gary C.]

Re: How do I tell the original interior colour of my C1

Stewy, Noland Adams and Roy Braatz wrote an article a long time ago about 58-60 having green crayon colors written on the bulkhead wall behind the trunk Division panel. Recall it was on the right hand side by the hinge spring? Maybe Roy or other folks will provide more info for you. Gary....

[Mike M.]

Re: How do I tell the original interior colour of my C1

the Noland/Roy crayon marking article dealt with EXTERIOR C-1 color. mike

[Bill M.]

Re: How do I tell the original interior colour of my C1

There is overspray under the carpet that may give it away. On my '59, you could see where the radio block-off plate was set on the floor and sprayed (plate red, interior panels white).

[Roy B.]

Re: How do I tell the original interior colour of my C1

Knowing how to tell the body color as Noland and I wrote about can help decide the interior color bast only by the body color combination that was offered .So you may have a choice.

[Stewart A.]

Re: How do I tell the original interior colour of my C1

The exterior panel colour has always been an easy find but the interior colour has me baffled. Was the steering column and bezel painted out of the car ? What was painted in the cabin interior colour that I could inspect ! Stewy

[David D.]

Re: How do I tell the original interior colour of my C1

Look for overspray in areas of the console, above and below. The floorboard sometimes shows overspray at the base of the console. If the car has had a few repaints, you may need to strip the paint until you get to the bottom coat.

[Stewart A.]

Re: How do I tell the original interior colour of my C1

Yeah the console should be a good place to have a look at. I will have a wee looky. Stewy

[Steven B.]

Re: How do I tell the original interior colour of my C1

Stewy, unless someone stripped all of the interior paint there should be signs of original paint near the instruments, steering column, hub, etc. Try scrapping or rubbing to the original paint.

Steve

[Bill M.]

Re: How do I tell the original interior colour of my C1

Here's a picture of the red console overspray on the white body color of my '59. I think this is the only place where there would be red paint over the white if your car had a radio. The radio block-off plate was sprayed on the floor of the car if your car didn't have a radio.