1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Fat Fendered and Classic Ford Trucks

Ford yellow

Reply Subscribe

Search this Thread

Old

Jan 21, 2014 | 11:00 PM

#1

Chris 56 f6

Thread Starter

|

Posting Guru

Joined: Jan 2013

Posts: 1,694

Likes: 5

From: Cary Il

Ford yellow

What color is this truck?
I know the guy who restored would of used a stock ford color.

Reply

Old

Jan 22, 2014 | 05:22 AM

#2

49willard

Cargo Master

Joined: Apr 2005

Posts: 3,337

Likes: 165

From: Harpswell Maine

The original color should be chrome yellow. There is a picture of Willard in my gallery taken in 1977 in original chrome yellow paint

Reply

Old

Jan 22, 2014 | 06:20 AM

#3

truckdog62563

Marmon-Herrington Man

Joined: Jul 2005

Posts: 11,986

Likes: 446

From: Central Illinois

Club FTE Gold Member

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris 56 f6

What color is this truck?
I know the guy who restored would of used a stock ford color.

No, it's not a stock color. Stock in '52 would have been Vermilion Red, Glen Mist (light) Green, Sheridan (dark) Blue, Meadow (medium) Green, Woodsmoke Gray, Sandpiper Tan, or Raven Black. But there was also the option for Primer which allowed a truck to be painted by the buyer or dealer for a fleet purchase or other reason. So the yellow might be original to the truck, likely for a fleet reason. Stu

Edit - here's the pic I took of it in Rod's museum. Stu

Reply

Old

Jan 22, 2014 | 08:35 AM

#4

Harrier

Lead Driver

Joined: Nov 2002

Posts: 9,686

Likes: 1,255

From: Jefferson City, MO

So it's sold then? I guess there goes my dream of winning the lottery and buying all of Rod's fleet. Did the Ranger sell?

Reply

Old

Jan 22, 2014 | 09:24 AM

#5

Chris 56 f6

Thread Starter

|

Posting Guru

Joined: Jan 2013

Posts: 1,694

Likes: 5

From: Cary Il

So is the color chrome yellow?

Reply

Old

Jan 22, 2014 | 09:32 AM

#6

truckdog62563

Marmon-Herrington Man

Joined: Jul 2005

Posts: 11,986

Likes: 446

From: Central Illinois

Club FTE Gold Member

Don't know on either question. The yellow is very bright, to me more so than would have been a shade found during that era. But could have been used by a utility, municipal fleet, or similar I guess. Don't know if any have been sold yet. Stu

Reply

Old

Jan 22, 2014 | 05:33 PM

#7

helicopterman

Freshman User

Joined: Nov 2011

Posts: 31

Likes: 1

From: United Kingdom

My truck is Chrome Yellow. Paint is original, the interior view probably less faded. Your truck looks fantastic!

[/URL]

[/URL]

Reply

Trending Topics

This is prolly a 1 page thread at most

110.3k

6M
Odd knock/rattle at idle only after fully warmed up

27

366
vintage pics of days gone by

17.8k

1.7M
Adding a tail gate step

24

688
Another Crank no start -- sorry

18

214

Old

Jan 25, 2014 | 10:53 AM

#8

rhopper

Fleet Mechanic

Joined: Mar 2005

Posts: 1,511

Likes: 1

From: peyton, colorado

Club FTE Silver Member

Perhaps it's the late model color, screaming yellow. Ford uses it on late model mustangs and F150's.

Reply

FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Joe Kucinski

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Brett Foote

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

Pouria Savadkouei

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Brett Foote

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Joe Kucinski

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Michael S. Palmer

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Verdad Gallardo

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Joe Kucinski

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Brett Foote

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Joe Kucinski

Old

Jan 25, 2014 | 03:35 PM

#9

abe

Fleet Owner

Joined: Dec 2000

Posts: 25,405

Likes: 5,411

From: Central PA

Club FTE Silver Member

Quote:

Originally Posted by helicopterman

[/URL]

Is your truck parked on your helicopter landing pad?

Reply

Old

Jan 27, 2014 | 05:53 PM

#10

helicopterman

Freshman User

Joined: Nov 2011

Posts: 31

Likes: 1

From: United Kingdom

Quote:

Originally Posted by abe

Is your truck parked on your helicopter landing pad?

Yes, sadly the helicopters are gone, due to lack of funds!
Still, I am enjoying the truck almost as much!

Reply

Reply Subscribe

Related Topics

Thread

Thread Starter

Forum

Replies

Last Post

jpcole9702

1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks

5

Aug 26, 2012 08:48 PM

is this a stock color?

impalaslayer

1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks

16

Feb 13, 2011 02:57 PM

tri-tone color schemes...pics anyone?

havi

1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks

11

Jan 30, 2011 05:30 PM

what color is this truck??

skinnyman

1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks

5

Mar 17, 2005 07:56 AM

boody101

Kansas Chapter

18

Nov 11, 2004 06:13 PM

Reply Share

First
Prev
1 / 1
Next
Last

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:32 AM.