In prior e-mails, Bob Adler listed the PPG code for Forester Green (please see
the archives). I can't remember, but he may have listed other colors too.
Given the code, any serious auto paint store will be able to show you a
matching color chip via a color map. Beware that IMHO paint chips look
somewhat different than what actually lays down on your truck (scale effect).
To that end, I used the PPG code to look up a formula for Sikkens (Akzo Nobel
Coatings) and am extremely pleased with the Forester Green color (it's very
purdy). Original parts in good condition confirm the color match. I would
think that a similar process could be used to be of a sure match for the other
truck colors. CO-LOIDAL-AC and QUIX (PPG equivalent of the 40s and 50s) codes
may get you well on your way to a modern match.
I have some original paint chips for Chev and GMC truck colors of 40s and 50s
from American Laquer Solvents Co, probably produced sometime in the late 50s.
I can provide you with code numbers to anyone via e-mail request. (It's along
story, but two years ago, we tried reproducing the chip book with horrible
results. I think it was related to our limited technology capabilities).
-Allen
>>> <hughes59@jps.net> 02/07/99 01:31PM >>>
Brad-
I'd be interested in a repro paint chip set. Please keep us informed.
Thanks
Keith
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From: Brad Newman <bkn@cyberramp.net>
>Here is a question for the list:
>If someone were able to accurately reproduce these, would they be
>something that you would purchase?
>The reason that I ask is that I may have found another original set of
>color chips, but haven't seen them yet so I am unsure. If they are the
>real thing (and reproducible), I have a buddy with a very large print
>shop, so there is a chance that I will be able to reproduce them and get
>them in the parts houses so other guys in our situation won't have to go
>through this.
>Let me know what you think.
>Thanks
>Brad
>
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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