1966 cab color

[KFS35]

I’m in the process of painting my U-14.

I got Wimbledon white for the wheels, bumpers, grille and top. Today I shot it on some of the pieces. It looks good, but I sure seems to me that the top used to be a brighter white. I don’t have any good shots of it, but the ones I do seem to show it whiter than Wimbledon.

I did find a color card that has a Pure White chip on it, which looks closer to what I remember on the top than Wimbledon. The photo says 1965, but the 66 card referred back to the 65 for PureWhite.

Here is a before and after shot of the grille, and to me, it looks like a good match. These are the best shots I have of the top in what I’m nearly 100% is it’s original paint.

I may get some Pure White mixed up for the top, and give it a try. Or I may just use Wimbledon.

What do you think?

 

[Scoop]

Wimbledon White is the correct color from the factory.

 

[okie4570]

^^^^^^ what he said.

 

[ford man]

Wimbledon White is the correct color from the factory.

He speaks the truth. I think the grill looks good I have seen some Wimbledon white's have to much yellow in it. I guess the guy mixing it or different brands but yours looks good to me just paint the ford letters black and your good . Carry on don't second guess it . Here is Wimbledon white wheels , top , bumpers , and grill

 

[Thumper63]

Very very nice ford man... What size tires are you running if you don't mind me asking?

 

[1970 Palmer]

I agree WW. I think it will look "more white" after you get the new body color on.

I painted my WW first, then my body color. The next time I paint a grill, I will paint the body color first, then the WW. I think it might be easier to tape the grill off. For sure, use the 3M "fineline" (blue plastic) masking tape. It's well worth the extra $20.

John

 

[KFS35]

He speaks the truth. I think the grill looks good I have seen some Wimbledon white's have to much yellow in it. I guess the guy mixing it or different brands but yours looks good to me just paint the ford letters black and your good . Carry on don't second guess it . Here is Wimbledon white wheels , top , bumpers , and grill

Nice Bronco!!!

Thanks

 

[KFS35]

Wimbledon White is the correct color from the factory.

Thanks! I’ll finish it up today, and see how it looks.

 

[sprdv1]

I may get some Pure White mixed up for the top, and give it a try. Or I may just use Wimbledon.

What do you think?

Go with what makes it yours.. Even if it's not the original Wimbledon white

 

[KFS35]

I agree WW. I think it will look "more white" after you get the new body color on.

I painted my WW first, then my body color. The next time I paint a grill, I will paint the body color first, then the WW. I think it might be easier to tape the grill off. For sure, use the 3M "fineline" (blue plastic) masking tape. It's well worth the extra $20.

John

That’s how I did it, green first and white over it. Seemed like the easiest way to me. Yep, that fineline tape is great.

 

[ford man]

Very very nice ford man... What size tires are you running if you don't mind me asking?

235-85-16" BFG mud TA I don't think they make them any more.

 

[77Bronco636]

Remember when looking at your top in original paint it was 55 years old.....so it may have been faded or sun bleached giving it a different look then when it left the factory.....by the way your truck is looking great!!!! Can’t wait to see it finished!! Keep up the great work!!

 

[KFS35]

It’s Wimbledon White, and I think it looks pretty good.

 

[KFS35]

Remember when looking at your top in original paint it was 55 years old.....so it may have been faded or sun bleached giving it a different look then when it left the factory.....by the way your truck is looking great!!!! Can’t wait to see it finished!! Keep up the great work!!

Thanks, yeah I was overthinking a bit. Oxidation and sun fading would whiten it quite a bit.

 

[rguest3]

Are you gonna go with the 66 Gray Dash and Door Panels with the Silver Interior as well?

 

[Scoop]

It’s Wimbledon White, and I think it looks pretty good.

Looks great!

 

[77Bronco636]

It’s Wimbledon White, and I think it looks pretty good.

Looks fantastic!!!!!

 

[KFS35]

Are you gonna go with the 66 Gray Dash and Door Panels with the Silver Interior as well?

Yessir, I am!

 

[KFS35]

Looks great!

Looks fantastic!!!!!

Thanks guys!

 

[KFS35]

Are you gonna go with the 66 Gray Dash and Door Panels with the Silver Interior as well?

Here it is painted.