original paint colors

Posted by Rob Kane on April 09, 1997 at 21:25:55

I am begining a total restore of a "28" tudor. I have a great many of the paint manuals available, with color chips. My problem is that in following the exterior paint schemes indicated by all publications, including "The ford model 'A', as Henry built it" it appears that there are only five color schemes available for the '28' todor. However on page 102 of this publication, there is rendered a '28' Tudor which does not seem to fit any of the production colors. In this photo (albiet b/w) it appears that the lower body is darker in color- and the belt\ and reveals lighter. The upper body & -back is darker. The stripe is the same color as the reveals.
I have become more confused after looking at the "Model A Shop Manual" by Jim Schild which depicts an early '28' tudor on the cover page(Dawn grey body and copra drab belt with straw stripe).
My question is what freedom is given under MARC rules for variation of the paint schedule as detailed by the afore mentioned publication. Did FORD allow all customer requests as to color within the paint schemes available. If I restore my '28' tudor with a body/belt/reveal/stripe cobination which are all native to '28' but NOT standard to the '28' tudor what result will this have in judging.
I realize that the this '28' Tudor is a very commom "A" and that what ever I put into it, i.e. $, will not be recovered. I do however want to complete this car as original as possible.
I've never restored an "A", but want to do it right-ie, original.
Any thoughts will be appreciated.

Follow Ups:
Re: original paint colors Bob Johnson April 10, 1997 at 10:14:52(2)
Re: original paint colors R. Kane May 17, 1997 at 05:59:18(1)
Re: original paint colors Randy Braswell May 17, 1997 at 21:35:09(0)
Re: original paint colors Jack Richard April 10, 1997 at 00:11:08(0)

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