Wrecker- Original paint

[rumplecat]

It is time to start restoration on the M543A2 built in 1966, what was it's original color. hopefully a simigloss and I am assuming white letters and stars? Anyone have any photos of the wrecker in Vietnam or Europe?
Thanks,
James G.

 

[73m819]

VTTRUCKER (JEFF i think) should be able help you on the color, he is into the vietnam truck

 

[Recovry4x4]

Close Ron! Vtdeucedriver and his name is Jeff. Look at pics at his site.
http://linehaulrvn.tripod.com/

 

[DDoyle]

In two months a new issue of MVM will be out - and it will have the photos you ask for.

If you are gonna be painting before then - drop me a PM.

Regards,
David

 

[rumplecat]

Guys thanks for the info. I emailed Jeff about the proper color.
James G.

 

[DDoyle]

I 1966 Army vehicle would have been painted FS595A 24087. As discussed at length in other threads, this is NOT the same color as the current FS - FS595B 24087. Closest I've found in FS595B is 24084. Sencilling is in white - and there is a lot of stencilling on a wrecker. When I painted my M62 a few years ago the paint masks were nearly $500.00.

Regards,
David

 

[Pinkie]

Check out this link, I hope it helps!

http://www.m715zone.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2840

 

[Recovry4x4]

2 Months David? Maybe I should be expecting one here soon?I can never keep track of when they are due!

 

[vtdeucedriver]

Jim,
did not get your e mail about the wrecker............send to vtdeucedriver@yahoo.com

I have a BUNCH of pics of wreckers in Vietnam.........I got in good with a bunch of motor pool guys and a few of the 5th maint BN. Hope you dont mind them with the yellow nose...........lol

 

[rumplecat]

Jeff:
I used the email address above and my email came back undeliverable? I will try again.
As for the lettering on a wrecker, what size is most of it, I have a 1/2 and one inch stenciler, I just need to find some oil board to start practicing on!
James G.

 

[DDoyle]

The wrecker stencilling is shown in a lot of detail in the TB-746-etc, etc....which I think is available for download on this site.

DD