unusual color of midyear spare tire LID

[Mike M.]

anybody seen a tan lid, like the early 63 body and the NO3 rear quarters on all c-2 tankers. the one have came off a 65 but due to the originality of the 65, i doubt it left st louis with this tan/light yellow LID. probably an early 63 LID? even our esteemed 63-4 team leader hasn't seen such a colored LID. Mike McCagh

[Edward J.]

Re: unusual color of midyear spare tire LID

Mike, I thought I heard once here on the DB that there was once NOS panels with that color, maybe another manufacturer? Do the Rivets appear original? Was the cross brace correct. As the 63’s had some changes maybe that may date the piece for you.Nolan’s book shows the changes in 63.