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I think I found the original color underneath the window trim. It appears the car was originally "Moonstone Grey". Here are some pics of the color I found online. What a neat old color. It appears the car was painted the tan color it is now somewhere in the past (It protected the metal well to be sure)
I have also been considering a very pale light blue (Similar color on new VW bugs)
Here is the grey:
I like that grey Don, looks very old carQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr Blue
Heres a pic of the newer beetle light blue, the car is a little girly, but the color is cool.
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Originally Posted by Mr Blue
That would look good to Don http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2.../happy0034.gif
Wow, that is a really clean body! Keep this thread updated, I know everyone will want to watch this come together.
I am still awestruck by the condition of that body..its amazing..I guess its the cold up there that preserves old bodies..And that color on the late beetle would suit it too,I think..in fact,a lot of those pastel type colors would suit it..Quote:
Originally Posted by roadster32
Like your choice of engine/trans too..
Moonstone Grey fer sure dude!!!:D
It is amazing how the bodies get preserved in that area. Florida is really tough on bodies and the majority of what we find is repairable but on the rusty side:mad: Super happy with this body to be sure and thanks for the compliments :)
I dig both those colors too, leaning towards the grey as it was the original color and its speaking to me somehow. Perhaps some red wheels would look great with a red interior???
That blue with some creme wheels with 46 hucaps and rings??
This is the neatest part for me of car building. Planning the car out and mock up.
Thanks for all the suggestions and support.
Don Jr.
Hehe, I saw the pondering chair strategically placed in front of the 46 when I got to the shop the other day..............I figured you were sitting and "planning". :LOL:
It was an easy decision for me to sell the 46 to Don. I figure I only have two more cars in me to build, the current rpu project, and a little modified like the 23 I had, except using the flathead stuff I got from Paul. Don will take this car to the level it deserves and it will be nice for me to see it come together.
Plus, if Don ever screws up and leaves the keys in the ignition.................:cool::D
Don
(PS) Don, I just got the title out of my storage box and it will be in your toolbox today, sorry, I just kept forgetting. :)
The Moonstone Grey is a nice subtle color, tooks terrific with burgundy/maroon accents (wheels, pin stripes, interior). It's very much like an earlier Ford color known as Folkstone Grey, actually could be the same formulation but named differently for the Mercury buyers, or could be the same basic formula with some very slight tweaks.
Another original Ford color to consider that runs in the vein of that Beetle Blue (I believe they called it Vapor), but less girlie, is Cloud mist grey (pictured below). Yeah, it's green to most people, but it does lean toward a sage tone with grey to it. Works well with yellow/tan/taupe tones (the red wheels just don't do it for me on this one).
The best thing about "building" your car from the thinkin' chair is it's done quickly, no bloody knuckles, and it's cheap!
This one looks to be about the same color as Bob posted, but maybe a little closer to the V.W. I like the tinted glass look with this color.
http://www.relicsandrods.com/ClubInf...Ford-Byrum.jpg
Pops, I was kidding about that title you know:cool:
Stovens and Bob, Thanks guys for the great pics. I agree with your picks on color and those two pics you provided are great examples of that. This car needs a subtle color in my opinion. It is big and classy.
I did almost fall out of my chair twice while I was sitting and pondering.....so I almost did get some bloody knuckles even in this phase of the project (must come from me getting old) :LOL:
Valentines day today so my normal Monday at the shop will be interupted, BUT Taylor deserves one day a year of me not going to the shop on Mondays. Business as normal though starting tomorrow.
Thanks again everyone for the suggestions, kudos and pics.
Don Jr.
Some Cool Shots from the late 40's early 50's I found online, too cool.
a few more
Last night I was watching that new Larry the cable guy show and it was partially on moonshiners. They had a 47 Fordor with a 56 Caddy Eldorado engine with 2 x 4's on it. It was a real time capsule and hauled butt too. :D
Don