M52 paint

[FreightTrain]

What is the correct color for a 1952 M52 tractor and how much paint will it take to do it all?Axles,Frame,body,interior,underside,engine,trans,etc.Also,anyone got a picture of a early 50s truck in teh service so I can get ideas on markings before the MVPA convention.I want to try and buy as much stuff as needed there to save shipping.Especially the paint.Also,hwo well do the Harborfright/Chinafreight pots?I don't want Chip Foose quality paint.All I want is Nice smooth paint.Maybe I should hit Egay and find a used Binks for the $300-500 range?

 

[papabear]

My M52 (1963) is gonna be 24087 FT (Vietnam color). I would plan on 3-4 gallons to do all you wanna do.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Strata Blue for Air Force stuff of the era. My 53 M108 was that color.

 

[FreightTrain]

Thanks.When I get there I will try and find 4 or 5 gallons(extra is always good....I might screw up early and have to redo).I really want to paint this thing to Korean war colors.Thinking the WW2 green was correct but not real sure......

I kinda hope it was a USAF tractor but I doubt it....Would like to have something not-green and still original Military color.

 

[m.walker]

Lusterless olive drab green most likely .