Late '27 T colors

[Jeff P. / MN]

I have read several different "takes" on color availability on the late manufactured Model T's. Were all models painted all colors? Specifically I was wondering if sedans were available in gunmetal blue. Thanks for opinions, cite a source for me if you can. Jeff P. / MN

 

[t42]

Hi Jeff,
The Model T Forum, Jan. 1, 2010 "Body Paint Color Chart" shows a few examples of the late '27 T's with various colors.
When Ford switched from enamel paints to Pyroxylin paints many new colors became available. Commercial Green, Highland Green, Fawn Grey, Gunmetal Blue, Phoenix Brown and Royal Maroon according to some postings. I would say it would be fine to use your choice. Just my opinion. Good luck.

 

[Steve Jelf]

From Bruce McCalley's Model T Encyclopedia (the best fifty bucks you can spend on a Model T):

 

[Jeff P. / MN]

.Thanks Steve. I guess my basic question remains "Was gunmetal blue available from the factory on a closed car?". On pg. 403 of " The Model T Ford" by Bruce McCauley he states that gunmetal blue and Phoenix brown were color options on OPEN cars and closed cars were Highland Green, Royal Maroon and Fawn Gray. Yet several times in the past others have made reference that all colors were available on all cars in late 1927. Still confused! I am awaiting delivery of the latest judging standards to see what is in there.

 

[Jeff P. / MN]

Update......according to MTFCI judging standards pg 65 line 120 "By the end of production, cars are painted any standard 1927 color". Question answered. Thank you both for your input.

 

[Marshall V. Daut]

Jeff -
In case you missed these photos that I have posted before, here is Gunmetal Blue on a 1927 Roadster that I painted 9 years ago for a local specialty car dealer. The formula was mixed at Ditzler (PPG) in the Concept Series from a formula supplied by a Phoenix antique Ford restoration shop where I worked in the late 1970's. It's about as close to the factory color as you're going to find. I have the formula if you are interested.
Be prepared: this is a chameleon-like color! It looks one color in bright sunlight, but a different color in the shadows. It varies from a bluish-green hue to a green.
Marshall