Notices
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel 2011-current Ford Powerstroke 6.7 L turbo diesel engine

What color?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 30, 2010 | 10:49 PM
  #1  
BostonDMD06's Avatar
BostonDMD06
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
What color?

So I have been poking around these forums at least once a day for about 3 weeks. I have been doing extensive research, getting to know the vehicle, and seeing what I want. I have finally decided, 100%, that I want a King Ranch. The color is what I'm down to now. Either the burgundy or black.
So what are people's thoughts? On everything from options if you had a chance to "rebuy" your truck or just a recommendation on the color?
Thanks in advance!
 
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2010 | 10:54 PM
  #2  
mvedepo's Avatar
mvedepo
Tuned
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 272
Likes: 0
I LOVE my black. But in the KR trim I like the burgundy too.
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2010 | 12:19 AM
  #3  
rickatic's Avatar
rickatic
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,839
Likes: 2
stay away from that crappy brown color...it don't shimmer in the sunlight
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2010 | 07:28 AM
  #4  
sdetweil's Avatar
sdetweil
Hotshot
25 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 11,591
Likes: 14
From: Pflugerville, tx
Club FTE Silver Member

ever had a black vehicle before? they look great clean.. but almost never are. and look worse (in my opinion dirty)..

the same dirt on a white truck is mostly invisible, but glaring on black.

Sam
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2010 | 07:37 AM
  #5  
EpicCowlick's Avatar
EpicCowlick
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 5,158
Likes: 35
From: North of Salt Lake City
Black is a commitment color. You have to be committed to keeping it clean if you want to look good all the time and that takes a lot of effort. This is a big truck and it has lots of square footage that is difficult to reach. Weekly washes would be a minimum.

Brown, on the other hand, will look good even when neglected for weeks. Heck, it's BROWN. The color of dirt. Depends upon how **** you are about keeping it clean.
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2010 | 07:40 AM
  #6  
sdetweil's Avatar
sdetweil
Hotshot
25 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 11,591
Likes: 14
From: Pflugerville, tx
Club FTE Silver Member

good way to put it.. commitment color!..

we bought a black stang GT, beautiful clean.. hard to keep it that way.. I was not committed.

sam
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2010 | 11:19 AM
  #7  
BostonDMD06's Avatar
BostonDMD06
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
Yeah I agree on the black. I didn't mean the brown though, I meant the Maroon color...or burgundy or whatever they call it.
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2010 | 01:43 PM
  #8  
SuperDoodieDutyDude's Avatar
SuperDoodieDutyDude
Junior User
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
black is beautiful clean but rarely stays that way. if you're really particular don't get black. it will drive you nuts and it shows everything.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Old Oct 31, 2010 | 01:43 PM
  #9  
rickatic's Avatar
rickatic
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,839
Likes: 2
Ford calls it Royal Red. It was on my list until I saw the UPS truck brown...I find it necessary to wash mine at least 3 times a week though...cuts down on the ugly part of brown
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2010 | 01:49 PM
  #10  
11350KINGRANCH's Avatar
11350KINGRANCH
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 314
Likes: 0
From: Winfield, WV
I was going to go with Burgundy on my KR, but changed my mind when I saw the bronze. I get compliments on the bronze a few times per week.
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2010 | 01:56 PM
  #11  
rickatic's Avatar
rickatic
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,839
Likes: 2
11350...

shhhh...remember, it is an exclusive club...you could be expelled for saying something like that...just keep thinking UPS brown...UPS brown...
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2010 | 02:03 PM
  #12  
srkr's Avatar
srkr
Cargo Master
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,787
Likes: 658
No way if I had my choice again would I get that ugly brown truck.

Its just like a ups truck. Not pretty at all.

Go with any color but that brown,

Brown=ugly!!!



Shane
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2010 | 02:15 PM
  #13  
11350KINGRANCH's Avatar
11350KINGRANCH
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 314
Likes: 0
From: Winfield, WV
Originally Posted by rickatic
11350...

shhhh...remember, it is an exclusive club...you could be expelled for saying something like that...just keep thinking UPS brown...UPS brown...

Oh yea.... Don't get the bronze
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2010 | 02:27 PM
  #14  
rickatic's Avatar
rickatic
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,839
Likes: 2
reinstated...Shane needs a little help though...
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2010 | 02:34 PM
  #15  
srkr's Avatar
srkr
Cargo Master
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,787
Likes: 658
Originally Posted by rickatic
reinstated...Shane needs a little help though...

Whhhatttt? Help???.... who me?



Shane
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:13 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE