[chris vickery]

I uesed 24087 on my M37CDN. It is a nice colour of paint but as Rob says. it does darken with age. It is a nice semi gloss.
After I did a complete resto on mine, I often contemplated doing another for better driveability.
I would suggest the power steering conversion, 318cid chrysler or a 3,9l diesel, disc brake conversion, dual stage master cylinder, lock out front hubs and regear the differentials. Remember, the wink link on these truck is the rear axles. Do not think that dropping a big block into it and you will have a monster off road truck. You will have a disabled truck with broken axles.
Mine drove very well stock, if you enjoy 45mph. I believe by doing a re-gear you end up with a gain of approx 7-8mph. You also cut the engine rpm down.
You get another gain with a modest change in tire sizes, one up from the stock 9.00-16, maybe another 7-8mph. A few guys I know have done these mods and have very nice driving trucks that will crusie along all day long at 60mph.
You are also at a time where there are lots of parts around, both NOS and repro, especially sheet metal. I have to fabricate much of my sheet metal replacement panels because at the time they were simply not available.
John Bizal at Midwest Military is a good source.