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rackops · 04-30-2023, 02:35 PM

All:

Choosing out what color scheme I want to use on my E28 Australian-built Phaeton when I finally get around to restoring her.

I found a reference of a Gunmetal Blue with belt and moulding in Dawn Grey and a Straw pinstripe.

Has anyone seen this color combo before? Or, better yet, does anyone have photos of what it looks like?

Thanks for your time!

Dave

Gene F · 04-30-2023, 04:26 PM

Was it Gunmetal, or Gunmetal Blue? Be careful with your choice. I am not so sure that they are all the same... Just sayin', cause once it's on it's on.

dave in australia · 05-01-2023, 03:44 AM

Are you painting your car Australian colours, or USA colours. Some Australian colour schemes had coloured mudguards and coloured wheels. Some colour schemes even had pinstriping on the edges of the bonnet louvres.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 05-01-2023, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rackops

All:
Has anyone seen this color combo before? Or, better yet, does anyone have photos of what it looks like?

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showp...0&postcount=32

rackops · 05-01-2023, 08:37 AM

Great feedback! Brent - that's pretty much what I had in mind. Might just send my car your way when it's ready!

Wagga A'er · 05-01-2023, 07:58 PM

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If your car is an Australian assembled model it would be worthwhile contacting your state club as there were differences to our colours. A copy of the Australian Judging Standards would also be helpul,

rackops · 05-02-2023, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dave in australia

Are you painting your car Australian colours, or USA colours. Some Australian colour schemes had coloured mudguards and coloured wheels. Some colour schemes even had pinstriping on the edges of the bonnet louvres.

I'd actually love to find some Australia-specific 1928 colors, but I've yet to do so. 1929, yes. 1928, no. If I had a 1929, I'd definitely go for the Ivanhoe Green/Abyss Green combination, just to have a "one off" (at least for here) but official color scheme.

We've been having a long discussion about colors in the below thread. Still don't have solid answers yet...

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=292717

rackops · 05-02-2023, 08:38 AM

Ahhh...the color choices if I only had a 1929...

rackops · 05-02-2023, 08:45 AM

More about color choices...if I had a December 1929 car...

rackops · 05-02-2023, 08:54 AM

If we could only go back in time and see this image in color!

rackops · 05-02-2023, 09:18 AM

One last one (for now) from an Australian paper:

Bick in New Zealand · 05-03-2023, 03:13 AM

That demonstrator roadster looks like it could be the elusive Pelican Grey.

Model "A" Fords · 05-03-2023, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rackops,
Has anyone seen this color combo before? Or, better yet, does anyone have photos of what it looks like?

BRENT in 10-uh-C
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showp...0&postcount=32

Brent, nice of you to share the photographs. My original thought was I wouldn't like this paint scheme. I soon changed my mind when I saw these two cars you showed us. Both cars are not only beautiful, they show your wonderful skills with body and paint work! Seems the Model "A" future is in good hands when I see cars like these coming from energetic and talented people as you. Great work!

P.S. Brent, I received photographs from Larry Dreeg showing rad shells you had at a recent sale. Would you be so kind to email me regarding one for fine point judging? Thanks.
[email protected]

rackops · 05-03-2023, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bick in New Zealand

That demonstrator roadster looks like it could be the elusive Pelican Grey.

It definitely looks brighter than the colors available per the newspaper. Just wish we could figure out what it is!

04-30-2023, 02:35 PM	#1
rackops Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Great Dismal Swamp Posts: 181	Gunmetal Blue and Dawn Grey Paint Scheme? All: Choosing out what color scheme I want to use on my E28 Australian-built Phaeton when I finally get around to restoring her. I found a reference of a Gunmetal Blue with belt and moulding in Dawn Grey and a Straw pinstripe. Has anyone seen this color combo before? Or, better yet, does anyone have photos of what it looks like? Thanks for your time! Dave __________________ Member, MAFCA and MARC Current owner, 1928 RHD Australian-built Phaeton CA4752 "Felicity" and a 1931 Victoria "Katie" Former owner, 1929 Phaeton, 1929 Fordor

04-30-2023, 04:26 PM	#2
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,958	Re: Gunmetal Blue and Dawn Grey Paint Scheme? Was it Gunmetal, or Gunmetal Blue? Be careful with your choice. I am not so sure that they are all the same... Just sayin', cause once it's on it's on.

05-01-2023, 03:44 AM	#3
dave in australia Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,175	Re: Gunmetal Blue and Dawn Grey Paint Scheme? Are you painting your car Australian colours, or USA colours. Some Australian colour schemes had coloured mudguards and coloured wheels. Some colour schemes even had pinstriping on the edges of the bonnet louvres.

05-01-2023, 08:37 AM	#5
rackops Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Great Dismal Swamp Posts: 181	Re: Gunmetal Blue and Dawn Grey Paint Scheme? Great feedback! Brent - that's pretty much what I had in mind. Might just send my car your way when it's ready! __________________ Member, MAFCA and MARC Current owner, 1928 RHD Australian-built Phaeton CA4752 "Felicity" and a 1931 Victoria "Katie" Former owner, 1929 Phaeton, 1929 Fordor

05-01-2023, 07:58 PM	#6
Wagga A'er Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wagga Wagga - Australia Posts: 78	Re: Gunmetal Blue and Dawn Grey Paint Scheme? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If your car is an Australian assembled model it would be worthwhile contacting your state club as there were differences to our colours. A copy of the Australian Judging Standards would also be helpul,

05-03-2023, 03:13 AM	#12
Bick in New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier New Zealand Posts: 931	Re: Gunmetal Blue and Dawn Grey Paint Scheme? That demonstrator roadster looks like it could be the elusive Pelican Grey. __________________ 1928 Roadster (CA67) 1931 Deluxe Coupe RHD 1931 Victoria RHD Model A's don't leak oil they just mark their territory.

05-03-2023, 11:58 AM	#13
Model "A" Fords Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 258	Re: Gunmetal Blue and Dawn Grey Paint Scheme? Quote: Originally Posted by rackops, Has anyone seen this color combo before? Or, better yet, does anyone have photos of what it looks like? BRENT in 10-uh-C https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showp...0&postcount=32 Brent, nice of you to share the photographs. My original thought was I wouldn't like this paint scheme. I soon changed my mind when I saw these two cars you showed us. Both cars are not only beautiful, they show your wonderful skills with body and paint work! Seems the Model "A" future is in good hands when I see cars like these coming from energetic and talented people as you. Great work! P.S. Brent, I received photographs from Larry Dreeg showing rad shells you had at a recent sale. Would you be so kind to email me regarding one for fine point judging? Thanks. [email protected]