3rd Member Colour & Undercarriage Detailing

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Hello,i need help with Colour codes for third member( Red)

If you do a search I think you will find some recent discussions on this subject.

For something right out of a can I would start with DP74 and tint it to get something close

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Grey ( Cast Iron )for Gear box and Various undercariage components,VHT Do a Cast Iron in a Spray Can,is this colour close too original,can anyone steer me too a good Link for good Undercarriage Detailing for 65 K Car.

Cast Iron greys can vary allot depend on what company makes the stuff. Most of the time they will work ok for cast iron non treated parts if you shoot them every thin (so they don't look painted. Remember the cover, bolts, machined surfaces, large nut and end cap are not finished the same color.

As for "various components" in general I would say no, the cast grey is not even close since you are likely thinking of items such as spindles, strut rods and other steering parts. These were all heat treated so they take on a completely different look and you have to "brighten" the different machined surfaces

Here are a few examples of later parts (what I have handy) that should give an idea of what I'm discribing - Hope it helps

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Thanks Jeff for your input,i am slowly working through past forums and taking notes.

Shane

Check over in the VMF (concours area) also for some more info

Shane,

This site has some pictures that may help you on the home page.

Click on "Home" to the left.

Then on "Photo and Details" left side of page.

Last between the two pictures click on "Undercarriage"

These pictures have some good detail.

Q.

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Thanks again Jeff,you mention check the VMF,Concours Area,is this on the K Site,if so where can i find such info please,i have been looking for pics of Restored Undercarrages without much success.

Thanks,Shane

Try here (its on Vintage Mustang Forum)

http://forums.vintage-mustang.com

If you look in the General discussion area you will find the Concours area about half way down the page just below the Mod and Custom area

Be very careful IMHO when looking at pictures of "restored" cars. You never know if they are correct or if they simply copy someone elses "restoration" Even if they won some award. Instead search out low mileage unrestored examples from the same year, month and assembly plant

Just my 2 cents