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10-27-2017, 03:55 PM | #21 | |
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Re: Question on Color Selection
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Also, so that we are clear, Ford did not "use-up" excess product or materials, as EVERYTHING was produced on work orders giving specific quantities and timelines for production on each and every part. If you take the time to study the methods they used, contrary to popular wives' tales, this theory of using up excess inventory is not factual. Now when you study some of the history, you find there is some production overlap due to logistics such as transportation and such, but Ford marketing introduced each new model year with a new set of colors, ...and when the model year was introduced, the Branches were instructed to begin using the new color. Now with all of the above said, Steve it is VERY, V E R Y unlikely that your Roadster was painted in Ford Maroon as that was only optioned out as a special order car. Ford Maroon was a color reserved for Deluxe closed cars, and only the Convertible Sedan was given the option of a variation of the Ford Maroon. When you look at Thorne, you will see some hues of red so I would guess you are actually seeing Thorne in the hidden areas.. As others have mentioned, it is your car so do what pleases you however I am finding in our evermore 'politically correct' society, proper colors are important to buyers seeking higher-level vehicles when higher prices are expected. |
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10-28-2017, 06:37 AM | #22 |
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Re: Question on Color Selection
Thanks all, for more thoughts. Agree Ford maroon is not correct, even per charts as the car is a standard. Brent I think I see remnants of a very thorough old repaint in that color not the original color.
Jury is still out for now!
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10-28-2017, 08:37 AM | #23 |
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Re: Question on Color Selection
"Elmer" my 1931 Standard Tudor was painted Thorne Brown lower body with black upper. The standards read Thorn Brown both upper and lower BUT ain't it pretty. Also I got tired of winning trophies...
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