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Old 04-09-2024, 07:15 AM   #1
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What is the correct color? Ive been told blue, red/ orange or bronze. Anyone know for sure? Thanks
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Red according to http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...0to125late.htm

There is a Dupicolor engine paint color of Old Ford Red that fit by my eye.
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Red according to http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...0to125late.htm

There is a Dupicolor engine paint color of Old Ford Red that fit by my eye.
Ok thanks. think this will suffice or would the tangerine/ orangeish color be more accurate?
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Ok thanks. think this will suffice or would the tangerine/ orangeish color be more accurate?
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The red not the tangerine.
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