Re: [Chrysler300] 300 B dash color?

["David Schwandt" <finsruskw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

it's a GM color, Desert Beige

Dave Schwandt

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich Barber" <c300@xxxxxxx>
To: <Ralphgorenstein@xxxxxxx>; <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 2:29 PM
Subject: [Chrysler300] 300 B dash color?


> The "tan" part of the '55-'56 300 dashboard is a creamy, beigy tan and 
> worth
> the effort to get the correct shade.  I'm asking again for that paint code
> for the several of us that are at that point.
>
>
>
> It almost looks like it is baked on and I have seen numerous examples of
> that paint peeled off in strips.  It would appear that careful surface
> preparation & priming of the bare metal will be required to get a good,
> durable and shiny finish.  Ditto, the black parts.
>
>
>
> While your dash is out, you might consider a wiring loom replacement.  It
> will never be easier.  Even if those old wires look ok, they are no doubt
> brittle.  I don't have my references handy, but I recall that Rhode Island
> Wiring and Narraganset Wiring offer looms for the '55's.  If your radio
> needs attention, now is the time to do that, also.
>
>
>
> Best wishes for a successful resto.
>
>
>
> C-300'ly,
>
> Rich Barber
>
> Brentwood, CA
>
>
>
>  _____
>
> From: Ralphgorenstein@xxxxxxx [mailto:Ralphgorenstein@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 11:40 AM
> To: C300@xxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 300 B dash color?
>
>
>
> Thanks.   My got stripped by the previous "restorer" and wee needed the
> help.
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