Green Wheels, Really???

ALL BLACK, Minerva had RED 19's, I HATED them, but gradually lurned to LOVE them! Sorta' like an UGLY BABY---LOL
Chief sed, "I found you in a hollow STUMP in the WOODS & took you home to Mamma, you were SO UGLY"!!---Mamma sed, "Maybe he'll grow out of it??? BUT, Baby, look at me NOW---LOL
Bill Handsome
 
I played around with green wheels for a couple years, just because the green wheels came with a set of tires I bought, but went back to the beige color when I got my 19" radials. I like them much better now.
 

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CarlG said:
I played around with green wheels for a couple years, just because the green wheels came with a set of tires I bought, but went back to the beige color when I got my 19" radials. I like them much better now.
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I agree Carl...the straw looks much better.
 
The green wheel color that the Ford Motor Company used in the early '30's, was originally named for it's color - "Baby **** Green".

However, the name "Baby **** Green" was seen by some to be 'off putting', so the boys over at the Marketing and Sales Division quickly over-ruled the original name and renamed it to something that would be more appealing. Hence the name we now all now it by: "Apple Green" - so much more 'user friendly'.
But I think the image of the initial description still fits the color.

Luckily both my taste and my opinions (as my wife is fond of saying) "Ain't worth **** ! " So by all means - if you like it - wear it proudly !
 
DougVieyra said:
The green wheel color that the Ford Motor Company used in the early '30's, was originally named for it's color - "Baby **** Green".

However, the name "Baby **** Green" was seen by some to be 'off putting', so the boys over at the Marketing and Sales Division quickly over-ruled the original name and renamed it to something that would be more appealing. Hence the name we now all now it by: "Apple Green" - so much more 'user friendly'.
But I think the image of the initial description still fits the color.

Luckily both my taste and my opinions (as my wife is fond of saying) "Ain't worth **** ! " So by all means - if you like it - wear it proudly !
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Anybody knows that has raised a baby and changed it's nappies, the substance left is not baby **** green, but more as baby **** brown. Anyone that has been late in changing a nappy, cleaning it off the walls next to the crib does not match Apple Green wallpaper either!!! Personal experience....and no ********!!!
 
CarlG said:
I played around with green wheels for a couple years, just because the green wheels came with a set of tires I bought, but went back to the beige color when I got my 19" radials. I like them much better now.
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Carl,

Judging by rear rims in the second picture, you made the change from green to beige gradually. One wheel at a time or two?

David Serrano
 
Jason in TX, that is one sweet A. I love the planes behind it also, very cool.( been to Wright- Patterson museum many times )

I might just paint up two and see how she looks. Straw was an original color on the P/U and is choice number 2. Before I powder coat the wheels, I'll use a spray can.

The whites will stay until after my wife's 69 resto-mod Camaro is done.
The Maroon (brown to me) stays until after I'm gone.

Thanks all, some very nice cars out there. I still love the green what ever it's called. Cheers:):):)
 
California Travieso said:
Carl,

Judging by rear rims in the second picture, you made the change from green to beige gradually. One wheel at a time or two?

David Serrano
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Actually, I just kept switching things around -- using tires that still had tread on them until I was able to get my new radials along with newly powder coated wheels. Sold the green ones when I got everything put together. Still have the black ones.
 
Re: Green Wheels, days later now black

Really ???? My 31 Tudor came with Appxxx Grxxx! I can't even repeat it. Embarrassed to drove it. Now a beautiful black with the blackwall Firestones.
Solid stock and going strong with over 2.2K miles per year since 1994.
 
Re: Green Wheels, days later now black

James G. said:
Really ???? My 31 Tudor came with Appxxx Grxxx! I can't even repeat it. Embarrassed to drove it. Now a beautiful black with the blackwall Firestones.
Solid stock and going strong with over 2.2K miles per year since 1994.
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If you ever decide to return to reality and sensibility, you'll still be welcome at our fireside..............;) :p

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/group.php?groupid=96
 
I got my AA frame sandblasted, 6 rims 8 lockrings, replacement AA front crossmember blasted, and some welding done on the frame for $300....
 
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