Hello. I’m a newbie....long time listener, first time cLler.
I’ve been reading old posts, books, etc. it looks to me like COMMERCIAL GREY was only color for early 1928 model aa, then GUN METAL BLUE from mid 1928- and forward.
My truck is a 1928 model aa. 82A cab with Ford script platform bed.
Is commercial grey the correct color? And is there an example of that color anywhere to be seen?
I can not seem to find a single picture of that color.
Thanks in advance! Gene. Niles CA
Paint colors
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Re: Paint colors
Despite the name, Commercial Gray was a dark green. I have not seen a paint chip for this color. Attached is a clip from the first Ford commercial ad booklet. If your AA is an August 1928 or prior, then it would have use the Commercial Gray color.ModelAAfreddie wrote: ↑September 12th, 2020, 11:47 amHello. I’m a newbie....long time listener, first time cLler.
I’ve been reading old posts, books, etc. it looks to me like COMMERCIAL GREY was only color for early 1928 model aa, then GUN METAL BLUE from mid 1928- and forward.
My truck is a 1928 model aa. 82A cab with Ford script platform bed.
Is commercial grey the correct color? And is there an example of that color anywhere to be seen?
I can not seem to find a single picture of that color.
Thanks in advance! Gene. Niles CA
FYI - The 88-A platform with "Ford Truck" stamped on the back was used through mid-1928 (mid-year = May, June, July, August).
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Re: Paint colors
As it turns out, MAFCA is in the finishing stages of publishing an updated paint color booklet. They are working on including the commercial grey color in the new edition. Not sure how soon it might be available but it sounds promising.
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Brian
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Re: Paint colors
The new updated paint color booklet (4th Edition) is now available through MAFCA and it includes Commercial Grey!
I just received mine. The color swatches are also much larger for paint shops to reproduce.
I just received mine. The color swatches are also much larger for paint shops to reproduce.
Re: Paint colors
There is a 3rd 1928 commercial color. It is L'Anse Green dark. The 2nd ed of Model A Ford Paint & Finish Guide lists this color as a 1929 color. This is incorrect. A July 11, 1928 Fargo letter lists L'Anse Green dark. This is definitely a commercial color and is listed in the Indianapolis letter of June 5, 1931 as such. A paint chip is provided in any of the Ford paint & Finish Guides. A copy of the documentation is being sent to Neil under separate cover. The model TT Ford of 1927 was painted Commercial green on the cab and body (not the hood). I suggest the 1928 Commercial Gray is pretty much a continuation of the previous color. It's hard to tell what a whole truck might look like from a paint chip. These trucks were not buffed out; they were satin finish except for the dipped parts. Sincerely, Ed Hayslip
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Hayslip, I look forward to copies of documentation. My Fargo Letters do not include a July 11, 1928 letter.Hayslip wrote: ↑November 21st, 2020, 9:08 amThere is a 3rd 1928 commercial color. It is L'Anse Green dark. The 2nd ed of Model A Ford Paint & Finish Guide lists this color as a 1929 color. This is incorrect. A July 11, 1928 Fargo letter lists L'Anse Green dark. This is definitely a commercial color and is listed in the Indianapolis letter of June 5, 1931 as such. A paint chip is provided in any of the Ford paint & Finish Guides. A copy of the documentation is being sent to Neil under separate cover. The model TT Ford of 1927 was painted Commercial green on the cab and body (not the hood). I suggest the 1928 Commercial Gray is pretty much a continuation of the previous color. It's hard to tell what a whole truck might look like from a paint chip. These trucks were not buffed out; they were satin finish except for the dipped parts. Sincerely, Ed Hayslip
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Re: Paint colors
I just received mine too - there is hardly any difference between the commercial grey, rock moss, lansie blue, and gunmetal i noticed.