I was wondering if anyone had a list of colours that FC Utes came in? I hear there was only about 7 or so.
Cheers
Mitch
That very question has been discussed in this thread: http://www.fefcholden.org.au/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=howto;action=display;num=1013380047
cheers
RET
hope this helps.....
http://www.fefcholden.org.au/techinfo/gmhpaintcodes.html
Hey Mitch,
As per Ken McLean's post earlier in the year the original ute colours are;
Quote "from Jan 59, the ute came out in Granite Grey, Cambridge Blue, Adobe Beige, Cape Ivory & Duchess Green.
From May 59, India Ivory, Skyline Blue, Ice Green, Adobe Beige, Cape Ivory & Ascot Grey. " Unquote
I have added the GMH Paint codes and formulas as below;
Granite Grey - 286-0700(Released 1956)
204-4836 White .............90 Parts
204-6305.Carbon Black.......10 Parts
204-6312.Brilliant Blue.....Trace
204-5668. Red Oxide.........Trace
         ------------
         100 Parts
Cambridge Blue - 286-2033(Released 1958)
204-4836 White .............98 Parts
204-6312.Brilliant Blue......2 Parts
204-6357.Brilliant Green.....Trace
204-5062.Bone Black.........Trace
         ------------
         100 Parts
Adobe Beige - 286-2031(Released 1958)
204-4836 White .............99 Parts
204-5048.Ferrite Yellow......1 Part
204-5062.Bone Black.........Trace
204-5668. Red Oxide.........Trace
         ------------
         100 Parts
Cape Ivory - 286-2158(Released 1958)
Purchase Ready Mixed
Duchess Green
NOT LISTED
India Ivory - 286-7770(Released 1958)
204-4836 White .............100 Parts
204-5945.Pastel Green.......Trace
204-5048.Ferrite Yellow.....Trace
204-5062.Bone Black.........Trace
         ------------
         100 Parts
Skyline Blue - 286-2051(Released 1958)
204-4836 White ..............98 Parts
204-6312.Brilliant Blue.......1 Part
204-5668. Red Oxide...........1 Part
204-5048.Ferrite Yellow.......Trace
         ------------
         100 Parts
Ice Green - 286-2100(Released 1958)
204-4836 White ..............95 Parts
204-6357.Brilliant Green......3 Parts
204-5048.Ferrite Yellow.......2 Parts
204-5062.Bone Black...........Trace
         ------------
         100 Parts
Ascot Grey - 256-7773(Released 1959)
204-4836 White .............96 Parts
204-6305.Carbon Black........3 Parts
204-5945.Pastel Green........1 Part
204-5048.Ferrite Yellow.......Trace
         ------------
         100 Parts
Note: Release Date is first listing in the
paint chart. Some colours were re-released with
marginally different formula's.
I can supply swatches of the above colours if required.
If you go here http://www.eposode.com/fc_final/Flash/FE_Ute%20change%20color.html you will find you can 'paint' an FE ute in all of these colours except Granite Grey.
Cheers,
Craig.
Craig A, you ARE the man!! I was going down to the paint shop tomorrow to see if they could mix up some Skyline Blue for my FC ute, & then you supply us with the right recipe. THANK YOU!! Saves me alot of stuffing around.
Regards,
4hammers
4hammers,
You should bear in mind that these recipes are for the original enamel paint and not for acrylic - that might result in some colour variation. Best to point that out when you get to the paint shop so they can take it into account if necessary.
cheers
RET
Hi RET,
Apparently you can get it in the original DUCO. That is what I will try & do. Didn't get to the paint shop today, I went down to a local wreckers & had a look at some FC's (including a panelvan) & a FE (Got the numbers for Ken). When I go down to get the paint, I will post my results.
4hammers