[Tigers] Originality: Spare tire and wheel

[genepadgett at comcast.net]

FWIW, there was some discussion of this on the CAT FORUM at one point. As I recall, it was determined the wheel color was something called a Sea Foam Gray. I do not remember if a particular paint code and manufacturer was indicated. A search on that forum might turn up the thread and some additional info. 

Gene 

----- Original Message -----
From: "Allan Ballard" <aballard at ix.netcom.com> 
To: rfraser at bluefrog.com 
Cc: tigers at autox.team.net 
Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 3:24:39 PM 
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Originality: Spare tire and wheel 

Thanks Ron & folks, 

I found the Foam Grey reference on the SAOCA site and made the 
assumption that Tigers followed suit. 

" Late Series II, 3, IV and V steel wheels were painted black with foam 
gray paint applied to the exterior portion of the wheel only." 

So I guess that answers my question*IF* Tigers used the same paint scheme. 

Foam Grey is a grey-white. I can send a photo if anyone is interested. 

http://www.sunbeamalpine.org/index.php?categoryid=82&p2_articleid=11 

Thanks again, 

Allan Ballard 
Mk1a Tiger 


On 7/17/12 4:03 PM, Ron Fraser wrote: 
> Allan 
> TBON states; "Stock wheels were painted a gray-white on all cars 
> through the introduction of the MK II. Tiger II wheels became silver, which 
> again was unique to the V8 model." Norm might have some additional 
> information. 
> 
> I painted my wheels silver - front, black - back; mostly because I like that 
> combination and I had both those colors on hand. I had no idea about the 
> stock color. 
> 
> I have very little information about Foam grey code #8 so it is good you 
> have a paint chip. 
> 
> #8 Foam white 
> Chrysler # 75242802 
> Berger code 404.1137 
> ICI 3255 
> 
> Ron Fraser 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] 
> On Behalf Of Allan Ballard 
> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 2:40 PM 
> To: tigers at autox.team.net; Allan Ballard 
> Subject: [Tigers] Originality: Spare tire and wheel 
> 
> 
> While my Tiger is undergoing a respray I thought to paint the spare tire 
> wheel. 
> 
> (The other wheels are period correct Dunlop wheels - not stock.) 
> 
> I believe the correct color for Tiger wheels is Rootes Code #8 -- Foam 
> Grey, and have a paint chip in that color for matching. 
> 
> The wheel itself is a dingy off white color with an ancient 175-13, 
> narrow whitewall tire that's been on the wheel at least since 1980 when 
> the car entered long term storage. 
> 
> But when I looked at the back side of the wheel it was painted gloss black. 
> 
> I had to use cleaner to remove enough grime to see the color. 
> 
> So...that's the question - is the correct color of the spare tire wheel 
> Foam Grey on the front and gloss black on the back? 
> 
> Thanks in advance, 
> 
> Allan Ballard 
> Mk1a Tiger 
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