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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.
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.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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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