I read through tons of threads regarding paint and didnt see any talking about the jeeps that remained in 2430 but rather many repeated questions of what color to use and/or the switch to 24087. If I missed one talking about my question I apologize.
So after peeling sections of undercoating I found perfect untouched original 2430 factory paint. I actually like that color more so than the 24087 and I think I am going to go with it. Additionally as I have read not all A1s were repainted to 24087 so a motor pool type restoration in 2430 could be correct. I am way too young (28 ) to have ever seen an A1 in service so I am just going off what I have learned. As stated before since the jeeps were only scheduled for repaint during special purposes or IRAN type inspections/overhauls and the switch to 24087 occurred in 54-55 I am just curious if they ever had full repaints in 2430? I noticed in some historical photos that jeeps that look to be in 2430 had a lot of the hardware painted over that left the factory unpainted. Was this just something that occurred during routine maintenance as parts were replaced? I am sure there is an infinite possibility here with this question but figured I would ask anyway.
Also here is what I have found so far. My jeep only ever had the 2430 before getting the greek camo paint and undercoating You can see a huge run in the factory paint. Most be a Friday afternoon or Monday morning jeep All I know is if I ever do a factory class restoration I will purposely have some runs in the paint. Wonder if I would lose some points cause of that?
24087 is a cool color. It was used 1957 to present so it would be cool for a motor pool resto. Just remember it's your jeep so whatever makes you happy.
Probobly just be a M38A1 that shared service with a M151 motor pool in the 60's. Or it could be a National Guard jeep.
2430 was correct from the Willys & Kaiser factory. 2430 was on the factory drawings up through 1968. There are a dozen choices in colors that can be used on any motor pool class resto. USAF Strata Blue, carc green, flightline yeelow, fire engine red, Navy Blue, Navy Gray, 2430, Army 24086 (this is what I often refer to as the Ole Turd Brown) introduced in the field in 1955. It lasted until near the end of the vietnam era when the carc colors became the more common in both medium green gray and camo. And of course UN white or light blue.
All I know is if I ever do a factory class restoration I will purposely have some runs in the paint. Wonder if I would lose some points cause of that? 
