Alexander Bros. Grasshopper

kb426 · July 24, 2007, 12:40:11 PM

Would anyone have any knowledge of the custom mix color on the restoration of this truck?

Dave · July 24, 2007, 07:34:29 PM

Quote from: "kb426"Would anyone have any knowledge of the custom mix color on the restoration of this truck?

No idea but ive seen it and its sweeeeeeeeet.
Dave

kb426 · July 24, 2007, 07:42:10 PM

The feature in the Rodders Journal lists it as " custom mix Sikkens". In my exp, that means "you won't find out" period. I'm struggling with color just the same as some of you. I can be happy with the right green. I'm not having much success finding the right color. I may have to give in to flat black just because I haven't found anything I think will be better.

river1 · July 24, 2007, 07:58:24 PM

Quote from: "kb426"The feature in the Rodders Journal lists it as " custom mix Sikkens". In my exp, that means "you won't find out" period.

take the feature to your paint dealer maybe they can match it.

later jim

kb426 · July 24, 2007, 09:15:53 PM

The center spread had to many shadows to get a reading off from. I think it's a plain color with some amount of pearl mixed in. It didn't appear to be a metallic but how can you tell from a pic.

enjenjo · July 24, 2007, 09:52:44 PM

Look at a 79 Tbird emerald green as a starting point.

Carnut · July 25, 2007, 12:15:15 AM

Kinda remember it looking a little metallicy to me.

donsrods · July 25, 2007, 01:58:51 AM

That truck is one of my all time favorites. Just so cool looking.

Don

Carnut · July 25, 2007, 03:35:52 AM

Ya know, Elden Titus is really good friends with the A Bros and he will be in Salina this weekend for the KKOA show.

He might actually know the color and paint used and if he dosen't I'm sure he would be willing to call the A Bros to find out.

If someone was to be going Salina way this weekend.

EMSjunkie · July 25, 2007, 04:43:07 PM

Its just metallic John Deere green :!:

Vance

donsrods · July 26, 2007, 01:52:17 AM

Didn't it have some flake on it at one time?

Don

Carnut · July 26, 2007, 04:21:05 PM

Don't know if it ever had flake on it.

In the old days, the color in the pic above would have been a real Candy Emerald Green toner over a silver base coat.

Guys who wanted a deep darker green would have sprayed the same toner over a gold base coat.

kb426 · July 26, 2007, 07:58:43 PM

For those of you that have seen the car, do you think it's a candy or a straight mix?

Dave · July 28, 2007, 05:07:21 PM

Quote from: "kb426"For those of you that have seen the car, do you think it's a candy or a straight mix?

Ive looked at it and honestly I didnt pay much attention.. Ya I know , That didnt help at all did it..
Dave

enjenjo · July 28, 2007, 05:08:56 PM

I believe the original paint was a candy, don't know about it now.