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History · 11-20-2021, 07:39 PM

What were the color options for the 31 model a pickups? I haven’t even purchased the thing yet and I’m already painting it 😊. I’ve seen some nice color schemes but wonder what your choices would have been in 1931?

Thanks in advance.

CarlG · 11-20-2021, 07:47 PM

Mine is called Stone Grey. I am told that was an original color, but have no way to authenticate that.

Bob C · 11-20-2021, 09:20 PM

See the link to MAFCA. https://www.mafca.com/tqa/p-31truck.html

fundytides · 11-20-2021, 09:23 PM

According to the Judging Standards and the Paint and Finish Guide, there were 39 colors that could be used in any combination of body and trim. 2 colors, Cherokee Gray and White were only available on the Deluxe pickup. You have lots of choices. Pick up the Paint and Finish Guide as it has all the color chips. Have fun! By the way, the Judging Standards specifies "striping was not standard on closed cabs" and, if you have a Deluxe pickup, "entire body one color".

History · 11-20-2021, 11:41 PM

Wow, 😳 had no idea there were that many options. I'd bet most were black on black as that was probably the cheapest and most utilitarian. Been wrong before though. Thanks for the replies but man the choices,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

John Stone · 11-22-2021, 05:56 PM

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Mine was originally Commercial Drab with a straw pin stripe. It is now Medium Cream with no pin stripe. Wish I would have painted it like it left the factory but I didn't have access to all the information we have now in 1975,

11-20-2021, 07:39 PM	#1
History Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NC Mountains Posts: 689	Late 31 pickup colors???? What were the color options for the 31 model a pickups? I haven’t even purchased the thing yet and I’m already painting it 😊. I’ve seen some nice color schemes but wonder what your choices would have been in 1931? Thanks in advance.

11-20-2021, 07:47 PM	#2
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Late 31 pickup colors???? Mine is called Stone Grey. I am told that was an original color, but have no way to authenticate that. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

11-20-2021, 09:20 PM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,741	Re: Late 31 pickup colors???? See the link to MAFCA. https://www.mafca.com/tqa/p-31truck.html

11-20-2021, 09:23 PM	#4
fundytides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 480	Re: Late 31 pickup colors???? According to the Judging Standards and the Paint and Finish Guide, there were 39 colors that could be used in any combination of body and trim. 2 colors, Cherokee Gray and White were only available on the Deluxe pickup. You have lots of choices. Pick up the Paint and Finish Guide as it has all the color chips. Have fun! By the way, the Judging Standards specifies "striping was not standard on closed cabs" and, if you have a Deluxe pickup, "entire body one color".

11-20-2021, 11:41 PM	#5
History Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NC Mountains Posts: 689	Re: Late 31 pickup colors???? Wow, 😳 had no idea there were that many options. I'd bet most were black on black as that was probably the cheapest and most utilitarian. Been wrong before though. Thanks for the replies but man the choices,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

11-22-2021, 05:56 PM	#6
John Stone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 710	Re: Late 31 pickup colors???? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Mine was originally Commercial Drab with a straw pin stripe. It is now Medium Cream with no pin stripe. Wish I would have painted it like it left the factory but I didn't have access to all the information we have now in 1975,

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