Input on truck color

[Shillinghill]

Hello everyone, I'm working on a 65 F250 4wd flareside, I'm having trouble deciding what color to paint it. It was a government vehicle so the warrenty plate was blank in this spot so I guess I'm free to pick a color. I'm open to any suggestions. I was thinking about springtime or Phoenician yellow with white trim. Does anyone have a picture of a slick done in springtime or Phoenician yellow? My other choices are Navajo beige or holly green. Thanks for any suggestions or pictures. Bill.
(btw I love Steve's marlin blue one but I hate to be a copycat)

[624WD]

Henry Ford will tell you that the color willl be any color you want as long as it is black. Or, if it was a tractor built upto 1947, it would be painted battleship grey.

Color is a personal choice and a personal answer based on project goals and preferences. You color preferences will be a winner and a good choice no matter what you choose. Do ignore Henry Ford's directive; although black is a nice color if done correctly.

[graybeard]

With no color code I'd head to the paint store, get the paint chip book, look at the entire FoMoCo line for '65 something will get you attention, good luck.

[64 f100]

Graybeard has it right. Ford had some very nice colors and yellow and white just does not sound right to me. I personally like yellow, but not on a 3/4 ton. In fact I'm not crazy about yellow on a slick of any kind, but each to his own. As far a beige, to much pastel for my tastes. I like the idea of a two tone with a metallic beige and dark red/brown metallic bottom. I have two beige trucks just not all that into the color.

Rich

[flareside64]

I think navajo beige would be the best. Holly Green would look good too but i think a lot more trucks came in Holly green than the beige. Either one of those would be nice. I think the beige would be nice cause it would highlight the trucks styling where holly green is rather dark, compared.

I dont think the yellow would look that well. I have seen other yellow slicks and it just doesnt look as appealing in my opinion. BTW the only color not available for two-tone with wimbledon white was the chrome yellow(and pure white, obviously). I guess ford knew it wouldnt look good.

Travis

[graybeard]

Before you tell this fellow Biege or Holly Green you need to look at his album. He may be tired of spraying those two colors!

[LM14]

Try this link for some inspiration.

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=31691

I thought my color combo sounded bad over the phone when he told me about it but I liked it when I saw it and get a lot of good comments about it.

Gotta do what your heart tells you to do!
SPark

[F7BIGJOB]

Bill, I would not consider that being a copycat, go for it, 2 of 2

[Oregoon]

Personally, I love the beige. I also very much like Forest Service Green, so my opinion may not be the one to listen to...

[skidoorulz]

Caribbean Turquoise! Check out my thread, I am partial to that color

[Shillinghill]

Thanks for all your responses I'll post pics when we're done. Bill

[foodstick]

If you have a favorite color GO FOR IT !

If you want a unique truck then by all means go that way, I wouldn't worry about being similar to someone elses truck.

[Alan Mclennan]

Graybeard has it right. Ford had some very nice colors and yellow and white just does not sound right to me. I personally like yellow, but not on a 3/4 ton. In fact I'm not crazy about yellow on a slick of any kind, but each to his own. As far a beige, to much pastel for my tastes. I like the idea of a two tone with a metallic beige and dark red/brown metallic bottom. I have two beige trucks just not all that into the color.

Rich

That was very hurtful Rich! and I`m sure Tim will have something to add!......

[Uncle Skip]

Rich, you don't like Tweety?
I'm crushed.......
Actually, I was a little skeptical at first but that yellow grows on you. Tweety might be a little bright for this truck, but the '64 (Mustang) daffodil yellow and white makes a very nice combination on a truck and you sure don't see one on every street corner like you do some color combinations.

[Jerry T]

Here is my 66. It is Springtime Yellow and Wimbleton White.

[Truckrat]

You know, there have been a lot of trucks done in two tone that
members have driven to Slick Stock. And, a lot that are way different from the
factory paint scheme. I liked them all, and even the trucks that were sporting 40+
year old patina. Point is, these things are like a canvas. Go as mild or as wild
as you want on them. The only one you have to please is yourself. I have a
particular color in mind for my 64 and will paint it that way no matter what.
And, I like it so much it may end up on some others I have eventually.
Just go for it and show us how it comes out. TR