Hello again from Akron, I have yet another question involving 57-60 ford trucks. My question is: on 1960 f-100 customcab 6 1/2 foot styleside bed, which color is the tailgate. Look in my gallery to see the current repainted tailgate. I was going to trace the FORD letters on the back but I want to stay original and I think my tailgate should be white. Any info would be greatly appricated(thanks in advance kenny )-4speed

 

Hi 4speed,

The tailgate would be the color you already have it painted, and the letters would be outlined in white. For 1960, it would be "Corinthian white".

Here's a great example of an original two tone paint scheme:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/pictoria...58_f100_4.html

 

Really? If you look at freezeplug's galley his is white. Oh well, I like it how it is so thats cool. Thanks Kenny, -4speed

 

Glad to help! I just hope I don't come off as a 1957-'60 "question hog", or seem like a "know it all".

Anyway,
Freezeplug said that his truck was restored at some point before he purchased it. I imagine it must have been re-painted as well. (Looks awesome too!)

If you are looking for historical accuracy.........
Tailgates were originally painted by the factory with the "lower" (darker) color of the two-tone paint job.

The "upper" color was always white on an original two-tone.

Hope this helps.

 

Thanks again for all your input kenny. -4speed