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Feb 28, 2013 12:10:43 GMT
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Hello there folks... I am on a quest to find out about all the Ford paint colours of the 1970's and I'd be forever in your debt if you can help me! Do any of you good people have any brochure/colour chart scans that you can share with us on here (or just list all the colours that you know of)? I am really very keen to see all of the colours that were offered on all Ford models throughout the 1970's... I have owned a number of 70's Ford's (Cortina, Capri, Granada) and the vibrancy of some of the colours (or the dullness of others!) really does fascinate me...  If anyone can help that'd be truly fantastic  |
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fogey
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Feb 28, 2013 13:23:37 GMT
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Most memorable from the late 60s / early 70s are Silver Fox Metallic and Fern Green Metallic - both of which had adhesion issues and tended to flake off in large chunks . . .
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Feb 28, 2013 16:23:47 GMT
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aPexi
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Feb 28, 2013 17:24:46 GMT
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The safest way to cut springs is wearing converse all stars while under the influence of alcohol. |
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Feb 28, 2013 20:04:51 GMT
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Seth
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Feb 28, 2013 20:13:03 GMT
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Signal Yellow. Best for flames on Austin A35s ;D |
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Follow your dreams or you might as well be a vegetable. |
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Feb 28, 2013 20:50:43 GMT
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I think we still have a huge folder of colour chits, the main thing i remember about paint from that era was going back to get it tinted to the correct shade, and there being several different variations to each colour. It used to be fascinating watching them mix it up at Parkins with the different weights on the balance to get the recipe right + they used to know what each colour would do as it dried.
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Feb 28, 2013 21:44:15 GMT
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Colour 2149: Anti-Establish Mint
Best name for a paint colour EVAR!
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Feb 28, 2013 23:35:14 GMT
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 Lol, I didn't pay attention to the names, apparently the Maverick had some good ones. |
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This is great so far guys, thanks a million (and one!)... Another reason why I am doing this is that I am keen to find out what shade of gold my 1977 Mk1 Granada is...  I've been told it's Saturn Gold but I don't recall seeing that colour on any charts...  Any thoughts...?! |
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jaws
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I had a 72 Cortina gxl in that coulor, I think it was called Thawny brown. Nice car btw.
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Thats not Tawny brown, i thought it might be Oyster bronze but i reckon its a bit darker than that.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Last Edit: Mar 4, 2013 11:16:37 GMT by rmad
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jayps
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No sticker on inside of rear panel ?
Colour code under bonnet ? on chassis plate , pretty sure its arizona gold pal ,get me the colour code and i will see what i can find out
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www.wokingbodyshop.co.ukFord Pop "Orange a peel " Desperado Model T Ford Cortina GT "Street Dream " Ford Granada 2.8i "press car" Ford Fiesta 1.4 Ghia 2008 Honda FRV Ford Focus Titanium 2.0tdci "EX FORD" Fiesta 1.3 Style Ford Mondeo 2.0 GLX 1998 "low mileage minter"
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bigrod
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When I saw this thread, the first colour that popped into my head was Roman Bronze.
My Dad had a Granada that colour.
Yours isn't Roman Bronze.
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If I have to explain, you won't understand.
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Sweeney Bronze* *Not the official name. That said, this thread might still help. |
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Last Edit: Mar 4, 2013 11:15:08 GMT by rmad
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EmDee
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1970's Ford paint charts...EmDee
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 Looks like you got yourself some Latrino Brown there partner. |
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^^^ That is bloody hilarious...
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