need correct paint color for 1954 m37

[davek]

i need the correct paint color for a 1954 dodge m37. i want it to be period correct. thanks you dave

[w30bob]

Oh boy.......a paint question.

Dave,

The "correct" paint color used by the Army from 1950 thru 1956 was Semi-Gloss OD2430. Here's the link to TM9's page.......look under Synthetic Enamel, last color chip is OD 2430. I've bought a few spray cans from these guys and the color exactly matches most of the NOS parts I have that were made in this timeframe. I'll leave it at that and see where the rest of this conversation leads.

http://www.tm9ordnance.com/products.asp

regards,
bob

[refit1701]

Strata Blue, of course. OD green trucks are everywhere!

[w30bob]

Refit......great reply!! Of course there were a few NAVY M37s.....so battleship grey would be a viable color too. Ok, just kidding.....it's not Battleship grey, but it was grey!

regards,
bob

[vtdeucedriver]

There is even a late ww2 one with these bright red fenders

[majorhitt]

Want to see what the color of you truck was, remove the black out drive light. That rubber gasket, if not removed by a previous owner will uncover paint that hasn't seen light since just before the delivery date. My M37 A 51 is painted with 24087.The hood wasn't painted yet and is still the way I received the truck.

[Hal O'Peridol]

My 53 has the original semi gloss green on the interior of the cab, a faded brownish green on the exterior, and the entire engine compartment including wiring has been painted a pale OD green, musta been an IG Inspection pending when the engine compartment got painted. Gotta make it look good.