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Thanks Rik ! Gonna have to score some of that 41 Buick maroon ,black and the gold powder and do some experimenting on test panels
Thanks for the info, I may just have to let my paint guy do some experimenting with the maroon you mentioned/black/ and gold. For the gold would...
I was wondering if anyone might have any info or be able to steer me in the right direction.I was trying to find info on the paint color used on...
That is a very good point. Probably really cool to see the car in motion since you're always behind the wheel. I remember following details of...
Just came across this, it's a nissan color. May be the closest color i've found to the 51 mercury that I posted the pics of...
Thanks Gary, that looks really nice, very rich color !
Thanks Gary I will look up that Chrysler color, I will also look up those 2 that you mentioned Ob1. I appreciate your guys help!
Paul was nice enough to respond to my inquiry ,unfortunately it was a mix from scratch and some of the toners are no longer available. So now I'm...
That interior with the paint you chose goes together perfect. I live in the same area as you, I'd love to see this car in person!!
Thanks for the tips ! Yeah, I had a feeling paint materials would be pricey. Makes sense though, because a color can vary quite a bit depending on...
How about this car? Anyone possibly have any info ? Would a good paint guy be able to look at pictures of a car like this and come up with...
http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/featuredvehicles/0812rc_1941_westerard_custom_cadillac/engine_body_chronology.html
Thanks so much for all the input and helpful replies. I am gonna make a trip out to the dealership tomorrow when I have some free time and see if...
If everything goes as planned my 49 ford will be going into the paint booth no later than the end of this month. I've hit a roadblock though. I...
My car is almost ready for paint , and was really interested in seeing how it'd look in a dark maroon metallic. Planned on running some caddy...
Also check out Norm Taylor @ Vintage Metal , he's a HAMB'er on here by the screenname chopped50ford http://vintage-metal.blogspot.com/ He's in...
I found a 54' Buick, so I'm thinking this may be the Titian color mentioned [IMG] [IMG]
Thanks for the input guys, I appreciate all the help, I'll shoot him a PM
My shoebox is ready to start getting painted. Problem is I know the color i'm looking to do it but don't have a paint code. I attached a picture...
I just acquired a George Barris Super Stocker(the one with the red/white/blue paint scheme), I'm new to minibikes, so if anyone knows anything...
Anyone know by chance how many of the George Barris Super Stockers were produced? I found one in my garage, I think my dad got it at a garage sale...
I agree with it depends on the chop. I think less chop tends to look better with straight, heavier chop better with slanted. I ended up going...
Can't wait to pickup shoebox # 2 !! Definitely excited to start driving it again. I'm having Chopped50ford completely rewire it and install a new...
Once again, props to chopped50ford for taking on my car as a project and all the amazing work he's done. The custom grille surround is almost...
All the custom metalwork on the floor was coated in POR15 for protection [IMG]
Norm, just was finishing up the custom floor on my shoebox (shoebox#2) Car now has a 16 gallon tank instead of a fuel cell, like it had...
Can't wait to see the further progress on my shoebox, the more work Norm does on my car the more astounded I am by the quality of work he does....
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I also think that part of it is that a lot of the pics are taken from a diagonal angle so it really makes it stand out more than it does at any...
Oh it's all good. I know youre not knocking it.Just giving an opinion. I just put the pictures up to kinda illustrate the reasons I decided to...
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