firenut Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Anyone know what the color code is for the red that mack painted its fire apparatus engines and frames?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33123-mack-l-model-engine-frame-color/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Hatfield Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 The original color for mack fire trucks in that era was #3469 medium red. That was discontinued and changed to #400 red, which is pretty common. One paint chart in the mid 80's showed 5 different reds used. Mack used to use Kirker Paint years ago and is reasonably priced from paint suppliers and they have a good website. Shades of red can drive you nuts! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33123-mack-l-model-engine-frame-color/#findComment-211630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 And most department's specified their own colors as well. If you are doing a total re-paint I would pick a red you like that is widely available and go with it. There is no "wrong" color for fire apparatus. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33123-mack-l-model-engine-frame-color/#findComment-211771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspeltz Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 And most department's specified their own colors as well. If you are doing a total re-paint I would pick a red you like that is widely available and go with it. There is no "wrong" color for fire apparatus.There is no "wrong color of red" for fire apparatus. Every other color would be wrong in my opinion. "The grass is green. The sky is blue. And fire trucks are red." Alan Brunacini Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33123-mack-l-model-engine-frame-color/#findComment-211780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 and Alan Brunacini has a LS125 mack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33123-mack-l-model-engine-frame-color/#findComment-212044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Hatfield Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 There was a special on Pierce fire truck manufactuer on HC and the were showing the color chip selection of red, there was over 150 shades! How could you pick from that? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33123-mack-l-model-engine-frame-color/#findComment-212045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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