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Postmaster
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From: La Verne, California
The colour of the "Wee Beastie" is what FoMoCo called in '58, "Vermillion".
1. A bright red mercuric sulfide used as a pigment.
2. A vivid red to reddish orange. Also called Chinese red, cinnabar.
1. A bright red mercuric sulfide used as a pigment.
2. A vivid red to reddish orange. Also called Chinese red, cinnabar.
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From: Too far north of I-10
Have you thought about researching the vin and "modernizing" the original color scheme? My '60 Custom Cab was Corinthian White and Academy Blue when it rolled off the line. I'm going to redo it in an opalescent white and a satiny, frosted blue...kinda retro-modern...
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Cargo Master
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From: Tucson AZ
Thanks to EVERYONE for their input, I am down to 3 choices right now, 96 Ford RioRed, Black and the dark purple on late model Chryslers (code PCN) have talked to my graphics guy and all of these will work with our schemes. I really appreciate all of your opinions and the thought that comes with them. you guys are great! 
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From: Michigan
I'd echo the Chrome Yellow, I know that if I wasn't going for a stock looking (from the exterior anyways) build on my 52, that would be my first choice (i'll be going with either Sheridan Blue or Forest green). Growing up my dad had a 78 F-100 that was Chrome yellow with metallic brown body striping. Looked really sharp.
Originally Posted by jniolon
Only choice for me from nearly the beginning was "Chrome Yellow"... My first choice was a Isuzu shade of metallic green but after I built a model and painted it that color.. it turned it into a Camry 
Only chrome on mine will be grill, mirrors and wheels (outside anyway). CHROME YELLOW.... And JUST cause you're such a nice guy and all... you have my permission to use it too !!!
later
John :-X
Only chrome on mine will be grill, mirrors and wheels (outside anyway). CHROME YELLOW.... And JUST cause you're such a nice guy and all... you have my permission to use it too !!!
later
John :-X
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From: MN - NW of Twin Cities
You can't go wrong with Red, but there's too many. I like Frauhauf Yellow or Sonic Blue. Bruce
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Cargo Master
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From: Tucson AZ
Originally Posted by AXracer
We are going with Dupont "Amazing Grape" hot hues with silver on Gracie.
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From: Valley Center, CA
I saw a trick paint job a couple of years back that I may try someday. It was on a 56 effie. All the horizontal parts were midnight blue and all the vertical parts were black. So the roof, hood, and fenders were dark blue on the top and then gradually melded to black as they turned downward. Way cool! 
Jag
Jag
