1950 Wheel Color

cpr3333

I know the wheels on my 1950 Hawaii Green Pacemaker Deluxe should be a yellowish cream color. Does anyone know the name of the color or the correct formula?

There is a color called Cornish Cream on the 1950 charts that looks close. Is that the right color?

Thanks.

Chris

SkyDad

The only yellowish color I could find offered in 1950 is the Cornish Cream. It was offered on 51 models as well. I would wait for an expert response, but if you know it's yellow, Cornish Cream is the only close match for any yellow in 1950.

Ric West IN

1946-1950 the only color choice for wheel enamel, was "Red" or "Cream".
Many were repainted by dealers to suit owners desire. 51-54 wheels were
painted primary body color. (This info. from 1950 Price,Equipment and Option Folder

kamzack

My  Commodore came with red wheels. I worked on a 50 Super Six that had come with cream wheels and matched paint as close as I could. So don't know if the difference is the models. Could go either way and still be correct. But don't think that matters with Hudson folk. Drive and enjoy.

    Kim

Park_W

As said above, one could have wheels in red, cream, or body color.  I don't think that the "wheel cream" was same as Cornish Cream, as the wheel cream had been offered for several years before Cornish Cream showed up.

onerare39

When they enable us to insert pictures again I will post a picture of the cream yellow wheels on my 50 Pacemaker (50A).  I believe they are unrestored originals.

John Forkner

cpr3333

As I understand it, you got red or cream from '48 to '50 depending on body color.  I'm not sure what went with what, but I think there was some rule.  As stated above body color wheels started in '51.

I know my car had cream wheels but I don't know the specific cream. 

I know the cream wheels came before Cornish Cream but could it be the same color?  If not, did you get red wheels with a Cornish Cream body in 1950 or did you get mismatched creams?

I know it ultimately doesn't matter but I'm trying to get as close to factory original as I can.

Chris 

RL Chilton

"red, crème, or body color were offered"

That's what was posted!

cpr3333

That's what was posted but I'm going to have to disagree.  I don't think body color was available, at least not from the factory, until 1951.

In any case, my original question was whether or not anyone knew the formula for the cream (or crème) color that was used in 1950.  So far, the answer seems to be no.

Chris

onerare39

Chris,

I don't have the formula for the color but I can email you a picture of the "original" cream yellow wheels if you would like.  Send me an email at XXXForkner @aol.com (drop the XXX). 

John Forkner

 

Ric West IN

Quick summary of Factory wheel colors for 1946-1949 models:  All "Blues", "Greens" and "Black"

came with "Cream" wheels.  All other colors came with "Red". 1950 changes the wording slightly,

"Standard" wheel colors are  Red or cream.  Breakdown same as 46-49.  Suggesting that one could

order other than Red or Cream if desired.

This info. from ( Price, Equipment and option Folder)  supplied to Dealers and their salesmen by

Hudson Motor Car Co.

Hope this info. is useful.    Sorry, no mixing  info. on the wheel colors,which were Enamels, not Laquer.

"Ric" Pinder

SuperDave

If I recall... The question was what formula to use... I used rattle can epoxy appliance color "Almond". Works for me.

Ducor Kid

So I take it that IH red is the closest for red and appliance almond is close to the creme..
I took some old red wheels cleaned and used clearcoat on 1 to to get to get a an idea of what it is
supposed to look like.
Larry

SuperDave

If I recall... The question was what formula to use... I used rattle can epoxy appliance color "Almond". Works for me.

onerare39

I believe the the wheels on my 1950 Pacemaker (50A) are original.  I have never found any evidence that the car has been repainted or restored.  It's OK if someone wants to prove me wrong.

John Forkner

SuperDave

I believe the the wheels on my 1950 Pacemaker (50A) are original.  I have never found any evidence that the car has been repainted or restored.  It's OK if someone wants to prove me wrong.

John Forkner

John, Yours looks just like mine. They sure as heck were not yellow! as I have seen on some restored cars.

lostmind

Tried to post photos , won't show. I posted photo earlier. Not worth the aggravation.

keithfullmeryahoocom

...just an interesting anecdote...  An  older pal of mine, who recently passed on,  mentored me most of my life in all life choices including all of my previous car restorations (late 40's, early 50's). 

 He once told me when I was pondering wheel color,

"Man, if you didn't  have red wheels, you didn't have s&#*".

In his memory, and since I'm sure he's watching every move, my wheels will be red.

By the way, Dave that wheel, wheel cover, tire combo is georgous.  Are those radials?  Where can a guy get them.

One more "by the way".   What in the world makes me a "expert adviser" that is broadcasted behind my name here.  Just in case anyone considers anything I say, I am anything but!  lol...keith