Which color is correct for 1965 GT350 steel wheels: champagne or argent?
nightmist67,
I could be wrong, but;
I think Ford liked to use argent silver on many parts besides wheels.
I know trucks used a argent silver on there step bumpers, 55-57 bird used argent sliver on air cleaner bases, 55-57 birds used argent on their p steering pump reservoirs.
A 63 1/2 lightweight galaxie I once had, had argent silver wheels.
So I might assume, the 65 Shelby did too ?
A few examples off the top of my head.
John
Paul will chime in here. He mixed paint for 2 sets.
they are not argent
champagne
mygt350,
As I started my post with, I could be wrong, and later, I assume.
I am truly not sure what champaign looks like ?
Is champaign a silver argent looking color?
I tried to look it up on color charts, DuPont, Ford etc, but was unsuccessful.
Not arguing, just trying to figure out what it looks like for future reference.
Respectfully,
John
Addressed here previously:http://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=2632.msg22940#msg22940
Quote from: SFM6S on April 21, 2022, 08:25:04 AM
Addressed here previously:http://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=2632.msg22940#msg22940
I made a valid attempt to find the link herein SAAC.
Did not recognize the link or topic?
Respectfully,
John
try this link,
https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=2632.msg22940#msg22940
Thanks JD, that is the link I was trying to post.
That almost has a goldish zinc tint to it.
I have really never noticed that shade of color before.
Big Jim was a friend that I did many exchanges with over the years, his researching was always spot on.
I now know visually, what the Champaign color is.
I will log that into my brain.
Respectfully,
John
These were painted with paint sourced from Shelby Parts and Restoration- ( several years ago) it was champagne gold metallic-
Dave
Mixed to match from an original wheel.
Sorry about picture orientation above. Paul.
Thank Russ Tatman for getting the paint zeroed in.
Thnx for this thread. My buddy who has owned his 65 in excess of 50 years asked about this exact color today and I was able to point him here for the answer.
Does anyone know how the color was listed on the wheel order to Kelsey Hayes?