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[NumberDummy]

Originally Posted by sllt96xlt

Hmm, maybe something is off. I will post pics when i get home. the seat, to me looks like a black vinyl, but of course i did not take the seat cover off to check the whole thing. the sides of the seat were definately not green. The floor looks like it is original vinyl/rubber floor. it is a green/teal/black mix. i have pics of that and the dash.

Maybe something is off = the black padded dash has been removed (all the padded dashes were black, regardless of what the interior color was).

That's what those horizontal mouldings on the dash are for, to retain the padded dash. One long moulding on the right side, a shorty moulding on the left side.

All the dashes were painted, whether it had a padded dash or not.

C denotes a green interior, if it was black originally, the code would have been F.

Look under that black vinyl seat cover, I'll betcha the green seat cover is under it.

[Pacdaddy]

Nice ride Freshman! I love the color.

Mine will be getting a splash of exterior color before long.

[sllt96xlt]

actually the mirrors and truck are in spokane. i plan to move there soon.

[camperspecial65]

let me know as Id love to see another CS ...been awhile for me.

- cs65

[sllt96xlt]

hmm a padded dash... i'm learning. anyone got a picture of what it looks like? Does anyone know where I can find a repro seat cover in the original green? I plan to restore the truck to almost stock but new, and maybe a few upgrades to the drivetrain/ brake system.

[sllt96xlt]

Originally Posted by Pacdaddy

Nice ride Freshman! I love the color.

Mine will be getting a splash of exterior color before long.

Thanks, i'm thinking another wash and a good wax/buff will bring it back a bit more. if possible, I would like to leave the paint stock as long as i can or at least until i fix/upgrade all the parts that need help more.

[NumberDummy]

Originally Posted by sllt96xlt

Thanks, i'm thinking another wash and a good wax/buff will bring it back a bit more. if possible, I would like to leave the paint stock as long as i can or at least until i fix/upgrade all the parts that need help more.

If your truck has its original paint-acrylic enamel, or has been repainted with acrylic enamel or lacquer...you can very carefully use 600 wet/dry sandpaper on it to remove the oxidation...then rub it out by hand using DuPont WHITE Polishing Compound (NOT the red stuff!).

Do not use a buffer on it, that takes off too much paint.

This is a very laborous, intensive process, and go EZ on the hood, cowl top and roof.

The results will be amazing. Your paint will look like new all over again.

[sllt96xlt]

i think it is original. i will try to do wha you mentioned. i will practice on the tailgate since that needs to be replaced anyways.

[camperspecial65]

If you get a chance, send me a pic of the gate both sides...


- cs65

[sllt96xlt]

here is the outside. i do not have a shot of the inside. i can get it next trip to Spokane. As you can see, it is rusted through on the driver side and my father inlaw said the top is all beatup and rusted, that is why he covered it with that steel sheet.

tailgate