JJB Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 Does anyone out there know the correct paint color for the lettering in the hub caps for a 1949 b1b 1/2 ton ? The color on mine is faded or gone but it looks like a brighter orange red color . i want to repaint mine. Also not the same topic but what is the correct torque for the pinion nut on the yolk on the rear end ? Thanks for the help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 One thing you have to consider is red is one of the first colors to fade in the sun. As I remember the color was bright red but not a dark red. The more blue there is in the red the less it fades. If it is an orange color now I would have thought it was normal red color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 In digging a little bit I found this on this forum Hubcap Red Lettering Touchup Paint FlashBuddy said; In the process of refreshing a collection of 1950 Dodge dog dish hubcaps. Does anybody know what color of red was originally used? I used a color meter and came up with hex code #A83928 and or RGB 168 57 40. A quick trip to the hobby shop netted me a close equivalent - Model Master 2732 Chrysler Engine Red. I've been unable to find it in a spray can. Perhaps if I had a color code of some kind I could get a spray can mixed up? also from Plymouthyadams: Chrysler red engine paint is not hard to find....https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2062857.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xchrysler+engine+paint%2C+red.TRS0&_nkw=chrysler+engine+paint%2C+red&_sacat=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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