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Old 11-19-2019, 08:49 PM   #29
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Default Re: Is this Washington Blue?

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Originally Posted by RalphM View Post
Now that is what I’ve always thought of as Washington blue. My 35 has spots on the cowl of original paint that are about that color. In low light it almost looks black.
Jefferson Blue is quite dark. And, in my opinion, Lyon blue is even darker.
Here's a few of my projects. Guys that know me, know I go to great lengths to achieve absolute correctness.
The '40s are all Lyon Blue. The '39s are all Jefferson Blue. The '36 is Washington Blue.
I tried to show just how much difference lighting can make. Note the '39 in the garage vs. the one in the drive.
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