Topic: 65 Grill Color & Related Details

[DKutz]

I just notice CJ calls it Gun Metal Blue and NPD calls it Charcoal Blue?  Again which is right and what does it really look like?

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[mjd 65]

The correct color is gunmetal blue. It's a fairly dark blue.

[CharlesTurner]

I'd describe it as medium gray/blue.

[DKutz]

OK if its dark gun metal mine might be too light.

Next question,....  the ends are black, the back ribs are black, and the rivets are Black or are the rivets natural, or are they touched up with the grille color.  And how do you achieve this?  Paint the black then mask off the black and paint the blue??

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[jwc66k]

I'd describe it as medium gray/blue.

I believe Ford called the color "charcoal blue" but used that same name for a different shade in 1970.

OK if its dark gun metal mine might be too light.

It's not dark gun metal.

- the ends are black, the back ribs are black,

Yes.

- and the rivets are Black or are the rivets natural, or are they touched up with the grille color.

Black (dark phosphate) or a dark natural. They are not painted.
Jim

[rocket289k]

Virginia Classic Mustang posted a nice set of pictures on their blog that I used as a reference when repainting my '65 grill.  I've attached them here.  This may make it easier to understand (a picture is worth a thousand words and all of that). 

PS - It was my understanding that the end tabs AND the rivet heads were indeed painted Black.  Charles can you please confirm or correct me.

Regards,


Ron

[CharlesTurner]

PS - It was my understanding that the end tabs AND the rivet heads were indeed painted Black.  Charles can you please confirm or correct me.

The rivets could be natural or black.  They were not black paint, but plated, like black zinc or similar.

[Bob Gaines]

Virginia Classic Mustang posted a nice set of pictures on their blog that I used as a reference when repainting my '65 grill.  I've attached them here.  This may make it easier to understand (a picture is worth a thousand words and all of that). 

PS - It was my understanding that the end tabs AND the rivet heads were indeed painted Black.  Charles can you please confirm or correct me.

Regards,


Ron

Also for those reading notice the style of rivet head in the picture . Many later service grills and some repros used a pop rivet style which is not assemblyline style.

[Skyway65]

When I did my grill I was able to find some correct rivets.  See the comparison to one of the originals.

[CharlesTurner]

The same style rivets used on vertical vent frame weather-strip can be used.

The grille paint should be satin finish, very little if any gloss.

[DKutz]

When I did my grill I was able to find some correct rivets.  See the comparison to one of the originals.

where?

[Skyway65]

where?

This is the package that I used--all the info is on there.  Good luck with the project.

[jwc66k]

I've used Jay Cee Sales as well. Their address http://www.rivetsinstock.com/ There's a toll free number at the bottom of their page.
Jim

[rocket289k]

The rivets could be natural or black.  They were not black paint, but plated, like black zinc or similar.

Thanks Charles