Hi Thanks, I also have one of those Army Ordnance plates, which ,apparently were supposed to have been destroyed when the tractor was demobbed. The correct color is US drab olive which I had in a tin dated 1943, which i found in Holland. You may be able to get an idea of the color as i have sent some photos to Nan Jones of the old allis news.I also have an original army parts/instruction manual from 1941.Unfortunately our M had to be rebuilt with a narrow back end as at some time it has suffered extensive mine damage to the gearbox and final drives which was unrepairable.If i can help with any other information please Mail me soonest.
Best regards Dave Everett