[gtobird]

I'm trying to determine the correct color of red for the sides of the console and vinyl dash pad on my 68 bird. The GM interior paint code document for 68 GTO, Tempest and Firebird lists Regimental Red as being the correct color for the front of dash, glove box, console, etc. Is that really correct for the sides of the console or did the console color match the red seats?

For the vinyl dash pad, was it actually a darker red, or was it originally the color of the door panels and seats? My first 68 Bird came with a red deluxe interior and the dash pad with the pillar covers were much darker, but red has a tendency to darken with age so I could never really tell what was correct. The original GM pre-production brochure shows a red interior on a 68 and it, shows a glimpse of the red dash pad above the gauge pod. In that photo it looks darker than the regimental red front metal dash but I can't tell if it is darker than the door panels and seats as it's a close up. The GM paint code for the zero gloss top of metal dash is actually burgundy which I'm guessing was done to more closely match the darker vinyl dash pad (or maybe for glare reasons). Just not sure.

Again, what is correct color red for the vinyl dash and the sides of the console? Inquiring minds want to know.........

If you have an original red interior or have documented what is correct, that would be a big help. Thanks

Old Joe