COLOR CODE715A/741 (1960) - Grenadier RedGMC Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is the definitive face of the 1960 GMC truck lineup. In an era when pickups were transitioning from rounded farm workhorses to the legendary "pinched-hood" styling, this red was the boldest choice a driver could make. It is a pure, period-correct red that lacks the neon-bright orange tones found in modern fleet paints. Because your truck has likely spent sixty years working under the sun, the original finish has probably matured into a softer, matte state, so you should expect a fresh touch-up to look slightly more vibrant than the weathered panels around it.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which means it contains no metallic flakes or pearls. While that makes the application much simpler because you don't have to worry about "stripes" or "mottling," solid red is notorious for pigment settling. Before you spray or dab GMC Grenadier Red (check for code 715A/741 (1960)), you need to shake the container for at least a full minute. If those heavy red pigments aren't fully suspended, the paint will look thin and translucent, failing to hide the primer underneath.

Best Practices

On these vintage trucks, you will usually find your identification plate stamped inside the glove box or riveted to the driver's side door pillar. Red requires a bit more patience than other colors because it builds its depth slowly. Always test the color on the included card to see how the fresh pigment reacts against your truck's specific level of patina. When you begin your repair in the garage or the shade, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling. Give the surface plenty of drying time between thin layers to ensure the finish stays level and durable.