paint decision- trying to match a color

[Mugwump]

Love the Lunar Green - definitely a unique color that looks awesome on the bumps.

Another option to consider is the color on the lower sides/cab roof, and the white on the upper sides/hood, like 04stangman has his:
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... hp?t=27739

It's a real sharp look - kindof a 'tuxedo' effect. You could do the same thing with blue or orange, and you get the benefit of the hood and upper sides being easier to keep looking good since the white doesn't show the dirt as much as the color...

I guess that makes 4cents now...

[mljjones67]

Blue and white

[1971ford]

Another option to consider is the color on the lower sides/cab roof, and the white on the upper sides/hood, like 04stangman has his:
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... hp?t=27739

It's a real sharp look - kindof a 'tuxedo' effect. You could do the same thing with blue or orange, and you get the benefit of the hood and upper sides being easier to keep looking good since the white doesn't show the dirt as much as the color

i thought about it, but ford didnt paint them like that though, i dont think. if i do it like show truck pictures, at least some will think there original colors, unless they look at my VIN plate .

still dont know what to do
im asking everyone, but half say blue/white and half say orange/white

[Mugwump]

I'm certainly no expert, but I'm pretty sure you could have ordered one with the Cordova or Black instead of the Coachman Beige in this pic from the '69 sales literature reference section:



What's most important, though, is that you pick out the color scheme that YOU want! It doesn't matter what anyone else says - you're the one who'll get to look at it every day and drive it.

Definitely a big decision though, but I think you've got a little time to make your choice.

[Leadfoot]

well I like black and white two tone.

but if you really cant pick gray is the main color/shade of the undecided.

[1971fordcustom]

Hey man I was laying in bed looking at Classic tractors!!! Well I was thinking you don't know what color you want!!! So looking on ebay for the classic tractors and do a search, They have all kinds of colors EVEN ORANGE. #1 Farmall #2 allis Chalmers" #3 Massey Harris"
#4 Minneapoils Moline" #5 Cockshutt' #6 oliver' #7 John Deer' #8 Case #9 Ford


Look for all them when you have time I love farmall red / International Harvester


I have a friend that is going to move to town. Well He has 10s of thound car pats and frames, from the 45 down, You name it he has it. Well He wants to make me a 1940 ford pickup hot rod. Well I all ready have my paint Its John Deer green with John Deer yellow flames Funny thing Is I hate jds

This was just a idea of mine

[1971ford]

thanks for the input guys.

wow, i was looking at the pics. again(look at them every 5 min. to see if i have decided yet ), and noticed how much of a difference the orange can look when its in the sun..

(the picture i just found) i like this side better...




and no, i still havent made my decision.

[Mugwump]

I hear ya - that is definitely purty...

[old tired rebel]

I read this thread hoping to decide what color to paint mine to get away from the Blue and White. They all look so good I can't decide.

[1971ford]

thought i would let your guys know, if you havent allready found out from other threads,
i have chosen ORANGE & WHITE!

its less common, catchy, different from blue (which used to be on the 69 and is on the 71 and alot of other bumps) , and AWESOME!

[Mugwump]

Good call, Ryan!

[josephu]

Orange and white'll be cool, what about hot hues candy orange and creme? I was going to suggest my colors but looks like youve chosen, good luck!