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Mikeinnj · 10-08-2014, 11:18 PM

I have the paint guide but find the color samples are too small to visualize on an entire car. I have also looked at Marco's color samples. With paint prices being what they are I want to make a good decision on what color to use.

What I am looking for is good quality photos of 1930 pickup trucks taken in good light of any judging standard approved color other than the Rock Moss Green.

Thanks for any help !

Mikeinnj · 10-09-2014, 10:00 AM

Anyone ?

CarlG · 10-09-2014, 10:13 AM

It's impossible to tell what color my PU is in pictures. Some will say it's black, others swear that it has a green hue or maybe even a blue of some sort. The real color is Stone Grey. And the fact that the paint is 20+ years old and sat out in the southern California sun most of that time doesn't help either.

Ten1nis · 10-09-2014, 11:24 AM

This is my 1930 pickup. It is Rubelite Red, painted five years ago.

JBill · 10-09-2014, 04:33 PM

I had one (now sold, alas) painted Kewanee Green. Looked good.

Mikeinnj · 10-16-2014, 12:43 AM

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Well thanks all you 30-31 CCPU owners for the overwhelming response and photos. Three replies, one photo.......

Bruce · 10-16-2014, 09:31 AM

Sorry you were disappointed in the response to your request for CLOSED CAB trucks painted colors OTHER THAN (Henry's favorite) Rock Moss Green. That wording limited the field -- dramatically. Loosen up your parameters and you might get some feedback.
Here are a couple interesting OPEN examples that were at Sharon, WI this summer.

Mikeinnj · 10-16-2014, 04:09 PM

OK Bruce, thanks for the tip. I am looking for good color photos of 30-31 CCPU's and would like the poster to describe the color.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 10-16-2014, 07:29 PM

If whatever color you choose doesn't come across quite as you visualized it, you'll learn to love it! It's sorta' like when you paint a room, or produce an UGLY baby! Chief sed I wuz an UGLY BABY, but, hey, LOOK AT ME NOW!!
Bill W.

Rex_A_Lott · 10-16-2014, 07:41 PM

I cant help you with any pictures. I dont think I'd trust what I saw on a computer, with who-knows-what for lighting either.
For the investment in time and money you are looking at, I believe you ought to invest a few more dollars and attend a show and look at the trucks yourself, find the owner, and get the scoop on the color he used.
Just my 2 cents...and its worth exactly what you paid for it.

Good Luck!

JTW · 10-17-2014, 05:12 PM

Have you looked at all 29 pages of the commercial vehicle pictures thread

bambooboy · 10-17-2014, 06:11 PM

seems to me somebody great with computers could produce a folder with many different colors.just a thought.---tom

Mikeinnj · 10-18-2014, 11:17 AM

Thanks all. The 29 page commercial vehicle thread should be made into a web site unto it's own. Thanks all !

10-08-2014, 11:18 PM	#1
Mikeinnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 1,262	1930 Pick-uo Paint Colors I have the paint guide but find the color samples are too small to visualize on an entire car. I have also looked at Marco's color samples. With paint prices being what they are I want to make a good decision on what color to use. What I am looking for is good quality photos of 1930 pickup trucks taken in good light of any judging standard approved color other than the Rock Moss Green. Thanks for any help ! Last edited by Mikeinnj; 10-09-2014 at 09:59 AM. Reason: spelling

10-09-2014, 10:00 AM	#2
Mikeinnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 1,262	Re: 1930 Pick-uo Paint Colors Anyone ?

10-09-2014, 10:13 AM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: 1930 Pick-uo Paint Colors It's impossible to tell what color my PU is in pictures. Some will say it's black, others swear that it has a green hue or maybe even a blue of some sort. The real color is Stone Grey. And the fact that the paint is 20+ years old and sat out in the southern California sun most of that time doesn't help either. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

10-09-2014, 04:33 PM	#5
JBill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 702	Re: 1930 Pick-uo Paint Colors I had one (now sold, alas) painted Kewanee Green. Looked good.

10-16-2014, 12:43 AM	#6
Mikeinnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 1,262	Re: 1930 Pick-uo Paint Colors Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Well thanks all you 30-31 CCPU owners for the overwhelming response and photos. Three replies, one photo....... Last edited by Mikeinnj; 10-16-2014 at 12:44 AM. Reason: sp

10-16-2014, 04:09 PM	#8
Mikeinnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 1,262	Re: 1930 Pick-uo Paint Colors OK Bruce, thanks for the tip. I am looking for good color photos of 30-31 CCPU's and would like the poster to describe the color.

10-16-2014, 07:29 PM	#9
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: 1930 Pick-uo Paint Colors If whatever color you choose doesn't come across quite as you visualized it, you'll learn to love it! It's sorta' like when you paint a room, or produce an UGLY baby! Chief sed I wuz an UGLY BABY, but, hey, LOOK AT ME NOW!! Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

10-16-2014, 07:41 PM	#10
Rex_A_Lott Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Upstate South Carolina Posts: 794	Re: 1930 Pick-uo Paint Colors I cant help you with any pictures. I dont think I'd trust what I saw on a computer, with who-knows-what for lighting either. For the investment in time and money you are looking at, I believe you ought to invest a few more dollars and attend a show and look at the trucks yourself, find the owner, and get the scoop on the color he used. Just my 2 cents...and its worth exactly what you paid for it. Good Luck!

10-17-2014, 05:12 PM	#11
JTW Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Owls Head Posts: 257	Re: 1930 Pick-uo Paint Colors Have you looked at all 29 pages of the commercial vehicle pictures thread __________________ Driving old Fords since 1947

10-18-2014, 11:17 AM	#13
Mikeinnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 1,262	Re: 1930 Pick-uo Paint Colors Thanks all. The 29 page commercial vehicle thread should be made into a web site unto it's own. Thanks all !