1933 paint colors

[ford33]

I need to start looking for a source for paint for my 33 coupe. Being in Canada I don't think I can get paint and reducer shipped to me from the States.
I am considering 2 colors Old Chester Grey or Duncan Blue. I have no sample of the grey to take to my local paint store for matching and photographs are very deceiving. (two 5 window coupes sold at the Butler auction that were both supposed to be Old Chester Grey, look quite different.) I have a small Ditzler color chip but it is too small for an accurate scan. I don't think that any of the paint stores now days can mix paint using the old formulas either. Does anyone happen to know of a modern day equivalent for Old Chester Grey or Duncan Blue?

[DavidG]

While I do not know of a modern day equivalent of either Old Chester Gray or Duncan Blue, I can offer a gallon paint can lid spray out of custom-mixed Emperor Brown - medium, the other Canadian '33 gray/brown color offering as shown on my Canadian '33 coupe in the photo below. I am reasonably confident that the color shown is accurate.


If Emperor Brown medium does not appeal, i can provide several photos of Old Chester Gray, a carryover '32 color also used in U.S. production.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by DavidG

While I do not know of a modern day equivalent of either Old Chester Gray or Duncan Blue, I can offer a gallon paint can lid spray out of custom-mixed Emperor Brown - medium, the other Canadian '33 gray/brown color offering as shown on my Canadian '33 coupe in the photo below. I am reasonably confident that the color shown is accurate.

If Emperor Brown medium does not appeal, i can provide several photos of Old Chester Gray, a carryover '32 color also used in U.S. production.

[ford33]

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Thank you David G
I will PM you
Fred