Recent content by mickeyc

Thank you everyone for the advice. I will try a few of the suggestions and see what I can determine.

Thank you Bruce. I thought I had offended the purists or something. I just wanted to use the wheels occasionally to change to look of the A. Its not imperative I have a nice set with new bias ply Firestones and thought it would be fun to run them. I did consider the wheel stud issue. I have...

Hello Guys, Mick here from Louisiana. I want to install a set of 40 Ford 16 inch stock type wheels on my original Model A coupe. It now has 19 inch wires and is totally original. I understand this requires a spacer or shim to make the wheel seat correctly? I do not know how to proceed in this...

I know very little concerning powder coating. The coating service I am working with did ask me if I knew a specific color? The code you have posted may well be just what he is looking for. Thank you, that is most helpful.

That is a good looking A sedan. The wheels appear to be the same color but in better condition. Thanks.

Thank you. After looking at the hue on your wheels I believe mine are in the original color and have not been refinished. The coupe has what I believe is the original paint and the wheels seem to reflect as original as well. I will check out the company.

Thats the color of my coupe, Copra and Chicle. Thanks guys.

Hello everyone. I am about to have the wheels on my 31 A powder coated. The car is a two tone green. I think its called copra and another variant of green. The wheels are an off yellow color someone told me was called wheat? I am not sure if they may be faded from age or uv rays and such. The...

Thanks Alex. I have had this coupe sitting in my shop for 10 years untouched. I bought it in California while working there. Also bought a trailer and hauled it all the way to New Orleans. I am a hot rodder at heart and fully intended to build the A into a rod. That being said I have a 40 Ford...

I am just trying to get the paint on hand. Some really off color green was brushed on to seal some small areas that has chipped off and were showing light rust trying to establish a hold on the body. I do intend to enlist the help of a professional painter.

Thank you Sir. That is helpful information. I am sure this coupe has original paint. I can find no indications of any repaint having been applied.

Thanks Gil. There are several paint suppliers in this area. I did have a supplier scan a 40 Ford for a color match several years ago. I will drive the A to one and see what they may come up with. I probably only need a pint of each color.

Hello Mick here. I am doing some repair and refurbish type work on a 31 Coupe. The car has what I think is the original paint in place. The paint is the copra drab and chicle drab combination. I need a quart or so of each shade to effect some touch up work on the existing paint. I have been...

Hello Dave. I did speak with you regarding the Galaxie. I also regret not buying the car. Your workmanship and attention to detail on the Galaxie was superb. As it happened I had some serious family health issues arise at the time. This caused me to hesitate on pursuing the purchase further...

Thanks guys. I have had this A for several years and am just now getting into making it serviceable, so I can tool around town in it. After again pulling the oil filler tube out of the block and looking more thoroughly I in fact did see that the drip tray appears to be in place! This was a...