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05/02/13 at 11:32:42
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Ok, I need some help with picking a color scheme for the '49. I want to paint it Forest green. I usually do black windshield frame, black wheels and black WILLYS script. But I don't think that would look good with a dark green paint job. I'm thinking about painting the windshield green (like it should be) and the WILLYS stamps white. What should I do for the wheels? White also? Same as the body color? I'm open to suggestions. Reason I want to go with green is I want to make it a forest service type of rig.
  
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Reply #1 - 05/02/13 at 12:30:11
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A guy from early CJ5 forum may suggest to you to try an Hello Kitty scheme!  Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin
  
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Reply #2 - 05/02/13 at 13:45:37
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Wheels...Golds, Yellows, Tans, Creams always look nice with Forrest Green.

I will add that I would like the Forrest Green with Black highlights.  The contrast would be subdued, but kinda 'mean' looking.   It doesn't really work if you're going for a 'happy' little Willys. Wink

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Re: Color scheme
Reply #3 - 05/02/13 at 13:46:28
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I think the green body/windshield with white letters would look great.  Add gloss black wheels, mirrors, footman loops, etc. and attach them all with SS bolts and nuts to really accent the body paint and give it a tougher look.  If the green is going to be a lighter shade and you want to stand out a little, go with a light beige on the wheels.

Of course, a forest service rig HAS to have a PTO drive winch on the front and a period correct fire extinguisher also!  Wink
  
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Reply #4 - 05/02/13 at 15:49:22
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Somebody has to be good with photoshop........Help Nate out here.

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Reply #5 - 05/02/13 at 16:46:00
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Wow, thanks guys for the input! Keep in mind too, the body is not going to be perfect nor will it be a 100 point restoration. I'm just going to fix the rust issues on the tub, leave the dents and dings, slop some rustoelum on and call it good. That way, I can use it and easily touch it up if I have too. The '49 is my working jeep!

Mark, I did use stainless hardware on my '53. I really like the looks of that. I used the cad plated footman loops too. Even the bolts for the windshield hinges are stainless! I got those through Herm. And yes, I do want to find a PTO winch for it.
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athawk11 wrote on 05/02/13 at 13:45:37:
Wheels...Golds, Yellows, Tans, Creams always look nice with Forrest Green.

I will add that I would like the Forrest Green with Black highlights.  The contrast would be subdued, but kinda 'mean' looking.   It doesn't really work if you're going for a 'happy' little Willys. Wink

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This is the green I'm going to use. Maybe the black highlights would be the way to go...  Huh

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Stops-Rust-32-oz-Dark-Hunter-Green-Protect...
  
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Re: Color scheme
Reply #7 - 05/03/13 at 00:49:28
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Nate,
        Here's our 54 3B with "Granada Green" that was matched by Nason from an original 1954 Willys/Nason color chart I bought off Ebay. Wheels are a light Cream, Willys script is the same light cream as the wheels. windshield is black as was common on the 3Bs.



Previous owner had painted it "Rattle Can Red" from stem to stearn but they left the firewall the original green.
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Thanks for the pictures. Now that I can see it, I'm not digging the white lettering and wheels. Nice jeep though!
  
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Reply #9 - 05/03/13 at 21:39:27
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How about dark green with "Highway Yellow" (Caterpillar yellow) wheels and lettering.
Canvas seats in olive drab or tan.
Seems like a Forrest Service combo.
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Re: Color scheme
Reply #10 - 05/04/13 at 01:19:55
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Black wheels, black windshield maybe black fenders??????


Or is that too. SoCal

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Reply #11 - 05/04/13 at 02:38:12
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Not black fenders for sure. I do like the black windshield frame though.
  
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Re: Color scheme
Reply #12 - 05/05/13 at 01:18:49
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Do you still need primer with Rust-Oleum paint?
  
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Re: Color scheme
Reply #13 - 05/05/13 at 12:46:33
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I use their "Rusty Metal Primer" as a first coat.
  
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Re: Color scheme
Reply #14 - 05/05/13 at 22:56:57
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I used Rustoleum (with hardener added) on a jeep, turned out very well.  For my current project I was thinking of maybe the dark green with the beige/ivory wheels and lettering, but I thought the Rustoleum green seemed a little light.  Another option is the Tractor Supply paint, they even sell a hardener to go with it.  Oliver green....  http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/majicreg%3B-town--country-tractor-truck--i...
  
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