Yucatan Yellow Correct Craft??

62 wood wrote: Reid, glad you didnt say "rainbow" Turquoise would probably be my 3rd choice..theres a 66 Wildcat in the diaries....maybe I just dont have enough boats...can you help me with that?

Is that Wildcat turquoise or possibly jade? It doesn't look like the turquoise Freeport shown in the that same brochure, or at least not on my computer.

I say turquoise. TRB is some good with a computer.

When I look at them like that, I like turquoise. Jade green looks like Malibu's extreme green.

The Turquoise would be my first choice as well, followed by Yellow and then Jade Green.

Really like the full color hull the best, deck and all.

62 wood:

If you're going to go through all the work of painting the boat, why not go CUSTOM?

Let's start with the name. It is a Barracuda, so some sharp ass teeth will definitely be needed up near the bow.

Stripes: It is also an SS model. Racing stripes are a must, not only on the deck but why not wrap them all the way around the hull too while you got the brush out?

Flames: Any and all hardware bolted on needs a few flames coming off for effect. Vents, cleats, exhaust outlets!

Graphics: Give the boat an "updated" look with some new AIR NAUTIQUE graphics. They will compliment the tower well and solidify it's wakeboarding status.

Trim: Get a roll of gold pinstriping and go to town! You can't use too much, chances are you'll end up short. When in doubt, put on extra. Wing-dings are good for breaking up open/plain areas. Outline anything that doesn't have flames coming off of it. Dress up the prop and underwater gear.

That's all I got off the top of my head. Don't forget to buy some stickers off ebay for the windshield to advertise hot parts.

Good Luck, can't wait to see the finished project!

Does anyone know of any master color samples/ formulas for any of these old colors?

62 wood wrote: Does anyone know of any master color samples/ formulas for any of these old colors?

I have a feeling that you will not be able to find anything. I tried years ago and remember that the supplier of the gels back then isn't even around. There are 100's of standard gel colors and a close match can be made with the color charts.

Gary S wrote: Steve I think Pam's Barracuda would look great in turquoise

Excellent point! Since it's her boat, I think she needs to pick the color.

Steve did you say"Maybe I can get her to open up HER pocketbook on this project!!"
I did not think so............

Tangerine! .....Pam likes Tangerine!

I just showed her the orange 66 Wildcat Riley had posted from the diaries earlier in the post.

We were originally concerned it looked too 70's ( I used to have a 70 Hugger Orange Camaro - one of my favorite cars)...but they DID offer the Tangerine in 66.... also like the entire hull and deck the same.

btw , we have a "little" more convincing to do to get in her pocketbook..

I too really enjoy what some of these guys, like Tim, can do on these computers. Half the time I have a hard time logging on..so I am usually amazed by what these guys do.

john

I'm with you there John.My computer helper is off to school for his last semester,both the Mrs and I can see light at the end of the tunnel.

Gary, be careful with your perception of that light,It can indeed be daylight.
But trains are known to use those tracks too.

Steve, I see that Pam likes the tangerine. That's my choice at this point but with the off white deck. (optional in 66 - I checked!) I really like the decks in off white off that era plus it tones down the tangerine somewhat. I have a friend with that on a cuda with the buckets. Always liked the boat.

Sounds like you are going to be painting and not gelling.

Ether way, the tangerine or red will be more expensive due to the pigment cost. Now if Pam really wants the color, you have a excuse to ask her to open her purse up!!!

We could nick-name it OJ..............

nautiquefanatic wrote: 62 wood ...... There is a 67 Mustang, Yucatan yellow, here in NC. It is on Lake Tillery, near me. ALL ORIGINAL, perfect condition, hanging in a boathouse and still driven by the man that took delivery at the plant in 1967. It still has the protective clear plastic covering on the interior parts of the boat.....the storage on the sides. I am going to try to help the owner get it in the diaries section before November. He has a neat story behind his ordering the boat and taking delivery! pc

Paul,

I'd like to come over and see that one some time. Sounds identical to the one I posted at the beginning of this thread that my family had when I was a kid. I spend 1 or more weeks just outside Pinehurst every summer. You are only about 45 minutes away. I've been wanting to take the boat over to cruise tillery. I'll check in next summer.