Green Wheels, Really???

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

ALL BLACK, Minerva had RED 19's, I HATED them, but gradually lurned to LOVE them! Sorta' like an UGLY BABY---LOL
Chief sed, "I found you in a hollow STUMP in the WOODS & took you home to Mamma, you were SO UGLY"!!---Mamma sed, "Maybe he'll grow out of it??? BUT, Baby, look at me NOW---LOL
Bill Handsome

[CarlG]

I played around with green wheels for a couple years, just because the green wheels came with a set of tires I bought, but went back to the beige color when I got my 19" radials. I like them much better now.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by CarlG

I played around with green wheels for a couple years, just because the green wheels came with a set of tires I bought, but went back to the beige color when I got my 19" radials. I like them much better now.

I agree Carl...the straw looks much better.

[DougVieyra]

The green wheel color that the Ford Motor Company used in the early '30's, was originally named for it's color - "Baby Shit Green".

However, the name "Baby Shit Green" was seen by some to be 'off putting', so the boys over at the Marketing and Sales Division quickly over-ruled the original name and renamed it to something that would be more appealing. Hence the name we now all now it by: "Apple Green" - so much more 'user friendly'.
But I think the image of the initial description still fits the color.

Luckily both my taste and my opinions (as my wife is fond of saying) "Ain't worth shit ! " So by all means - if you like it - wear it proudly !

[Jason in TX]

[31 Model A]

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Originally Posted by DougVieyra

The green wheel color that the Ford Motor Company used in the early '30's, was originally named for it's color - "Baby Shit Green".

However, the name "Baby Shit Green" was seen by some to be 'off putting', so the boys over at the Marketing and Sales Division quickly over-ruled the original name and renamed it to something that would be more appealing. Hence the name we now all now it by: "Apple Green" - so much more 'user friendly'.
But I think the image of the initial description still fits the color.

Luckily both my taste and my opinions (as my wife is fond of saying) "Ain't worth shit ! " So by all means - if you like it - wear it proudly !

Anybody knows that has raised a baby and changed it's nappies, the substance left is not baby shit green, but more as baby shit brown. Anyone that has been late in changing a nappy, cleaning it off the walls next to the crib does not match Apple Green wallpaper either!!! Personal experience....and no bullshit!!!

[California Travieso]

Originally Posted by CarlG

I played around with green wheels for a couple years, just because the green wheels came with a set of tires I bought, but went back to the beige color when I got my 19" radials. I like them much better now.

Carl,

Judging by rear rims in the second picture, you made the change from green to beige gradually. One wheel at a time or two?

David Serrano

[Chris Haynes]

[Cool Hand Lurker]

Cute little babies don't have shit. Cute little babies have Poop.

[G&N Farms]

Jason in TX, that is one sweet A. I love the planes behind it also, very cool.( been to Wright- Patterson museum many times )

I might just paint up two and see how she looks. Straw was an original color on the P/U and is choice number 2. Before I powder coat the wheels, I'll use a spray can.

The whites will stay until after my wife's 69 resto-mod Camaro is done.
The Maroon (brown to me) stays until after I'm gone.

Thanks all, some very nice cars out there. I still love the green what ever it's called. Cheers

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by California Travieso

Carl,

Judging by rear rims in the second picture, you made the change from green to beige gradually. One wheel at a time or two?

David Serrano

Actually, I just kept switching things around -- using tires that still had tread on them until I was able to get my new radials along with newly powder coated wheels. Sold the green ones when I got everything put together. Still have the black ones.

[Bick in New Zealand]

Bill "I've known 3 of the cars' OWNERS."

Was one of them Ed & Allison Christopher?

[Brianfrench65]

Briggs town sedan

[James G.]

Really ???? My 31 Tudor came with Appxxx Grxxx! I can't even repeat it. Embarrassed to drove it. Now a beautiful black with the blackwall Firestones.
Solid stock and going strong with over 2.2K miles per year since 1994.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by James G.

Really ???? My 31 Tudor came with Appxxx Grxxx! I can't even repeat it. Embarrassed to drove it. Now a beautiful black with the blackwall Firestones.
Solid stock and going strong with over 2.2K miles per year since 1994.

If you ever decide to return to reality and sensibility, you'll still be welcome at our fireside..............

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/group.php?groupid=96

[ronn]

I had the wheels sandblasted, $100 for 5 wheels

Man,they want that for 1 wheel in NJ!

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by ronn

I had the wheels sandblasted, $100 for 5 wheels

Man,they want that for 1 wheel in NJ!

Go to my PC guy...340 out the door all 5 inclds pc,

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

Go to my PC guy...340 out the door all 5 inclds pc,

That's nuttin....my guy did six out the door and it was free!!!

[SeaSlugs]

I got my AA frame sandblasted, 6 rims 8 lockrings, replacement AA front crossmember blasted, and some welding done on the frame for $300....

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Bick in New Zealand

Bill "I've known 3 of the cars' OWNERS."

Was one of them Ed & Allison Christopher?

Bick,
I don't know those names??? "Maybe" they were the original owners. I know nothing about where the car originally came from BUT, I know what I had for breakfast!
Bill Nohelp