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    Posted: 25 Mar. 2008 at 12:48pm

What was the original paint used on the 1947 Jeeps, lacquer or enamel?  Did they use any primer under the paint? Thanks,  Jimmy

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Jimmy,
    The parts book lists enamel and a black primer, but I think a lot of us have found red primer as the first layer when doing bodywork.
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