Color

I am building a motorcycle and I need some help on the paint.If someone could give me the color code or name of the GT40's yellow paint. Is it yellow over black? I have attached a photo of my project.
I hope to build a GT(Car)in the near future. One project at a time.
This is a great site. Thanks Steve
 

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That's a picture of the new Ford GT. As it is not yet in production, and the picture os of a prototype, I don't think anyone here can give you the color code. You probably need to talk to someone at Ford who is involved with the Ford GT program.

Good luck.
 

Pete McCluskey.

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Steve, great looking bike a VRod I think. nearly bought one in August,but decided on the Deuce instead. Good luck
with your project. Please post pics of the final result.
 
Thanks for the information and I will get hold of someone at Ford. Maybe it's CONCEPT yellow.
The bike is a scratch built bike with a Harley 88 engine.
The handle bars, tank, fenders, forward controls, air dam, were all hand built. Even the light and front end are a speciality items.The frame molding was also done by hand.
The exhaust was designed by Donnie Smith.
Donnie Smith a famous custom builder and friend is doing the build through his shop. I am like a kid waiting for Christmas. Another month or so and I should have it on the road. I will post a picture when I am done. Steve
 

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Steve,
That color is extremely close to another color that was used on the 1970 Boss Mustangs called Competition Gold. I don't have the code but I believe you can still get it at the paint dealer.

Hersh /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
Thanks for the info. You are right when you say the computer doesn't do the color justice. I know it will be beautiful if I can get it right. I will check the other colors too. Wish me luck. Color always makes me a bit nervous. Hope I get it right.
Stay tuned for the GT Bike.
Thanks again, Steve
 
Hershal,

I was at your site and the car is magnificant. Beautiful color. Now, how am I going to break the news to my wife that I have to start a new project. A lot of homework first.
But by the looks of your car it would be worth it.
Again thanks and I have your car as a screen saver on my computer. A reminder that the fun never ends. Always something new to learn.
Steve
 
Thanks Steve for the compliments. I enjoy this car completely. It's by far the the most fun car I have owned to date.
I really like your bike design. I rode for many years. Now I consider my Cobra the 4 wheel chopper. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Hi Steve,
I think this may be Papaya Orange (is also called Mclaren Orange). It was used by Bruce Mclaren for all his Can-AM cars of the 67-70 series. Is was also the colour of the first Mclaren mod'ed Mustang in the 80's.Check out any pic on the web of a Mclaren F1 Lemans to see how close it is to the one you want. They were all this color. The code is PPG60156. I also believe that Model Car World Autofinishers (MCW) in the US produce this for modeller's with their manufacturer code “no 2070” (if you want to paint it a thimble full at a time that is!!). good luck, great bike.
cheers
Dave
 
Dave,

thanks for your advice. I will check into it. Always good
to have little more information. Thanks again
Steve
 
Steve,
I'm pretty sure the yellow GT show car is something other than McLaren orange. I know that color pretty well and it is very definitely orange. The new GT looks a bit more butterscotch than the original GT40 yellow, but not as orange as McLaren's color. On the website you list one of the two McLaren F1s looks close, but I think the lighting is making it look less orange than it really is. www.racingicons.com has a yellow original car shown that they restored. They may give you that color code which is a great yellow, but I think it is a bit brighter than the new car. I wish I could be more help. Good luck.

Scott
 
Steve, I think Scott is right. Here is the Mustang with that color. I had one this color. I also have a model of the new GT that is in the new color. The Mustangs color Compitition Gold is much closer.

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Mark,
I try not to think about it. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Pete McCluskey.

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Hersh, had a look at your web site, love the water colors,
You really are a talented artist. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 

Pete McCluskey.

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Steve, love your bike the engineering and workmanship look superb. Sorry if I insulted you by thinking it was a V Rod. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
 
Dave, ScottB, Hersh, Mark and Pete,

You've all been a great help. Thanks. I will was at Donnie's (builder) and picked up a House of colors catalog.
We looked at a lot of colors and made no decision. The best
thing to do is talk to the paint guys next week as that is the scheduled time for my project. I will look in to all your suggestions and do a little more homework. Maybe go pick up a model. Tried to get hold of someone at Ford but so far have not heard back.
And know that I ve seen so many color combinations on all your Gt's I am more confused than ever. They all look great. "I will have one of each please".
I will get back to you all when I decide for sure what color combination I end up with.
Pete, I took no offense. I like all the bikes. I have a 1975 chopper with a Kawasaki Z1 900 pictured, Z1000 Kawasaki and a Yamaha Road Warrior and am looking to buy a Ducati this summer. I just buy them trade them and use them. It's all fun.
Thanks again everyone for your input. If (when) I build a GT I know were to come.
Color confused but having fun. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Steve
 

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Steve, I've corresponded with a guy on another board who's doing suspension development on the Ford GT. I'll PM him and ask him if he can help you get that color code.
 
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