Wild Willie's Funny Car Color

[19nova72]

Hello all. I need some help. I have the Willie Borsch funny car. I need to know what model paints match the original. I have a bunch of rattle cans but nothing matches. I also have an airbrush. I can mix my own if necessary. 

Thanks in advance, Rod.

[Daddyfink]

The color is an odd one. It's a light, almost mustard like, orange color. I know some used the same color as the Burger King Stock car that Nemechek drove. Don't forget the car also ran a 454 Chevy at first. 

But, at one point, the car was painted Gold and the engine was switched to the 392 from the Altered and the Chevy was gone. 

[RAT-T]

I THINK THE ORIGINAL COLOR WAS CALLED BUTTERSCOTCH PEARL, BUT A FEW POSTS I'VE SEEN THEY USED TESTORS GRABBER ORANGE

[10thumbs]

Good pics Jesse.  Even with the F/C his arm is hanging on.

[Force]

The arm was a dummy, but it was his trademark from the Fuel Altered era so he did it for fun.
It's included in the Wildman FC kit.

[10thumbs]

The arm was a dummy, but it was his trademark from the Fuel Altered era so he did it for fun.
It's included in the Wildman FC kit.

I heard there was even a "Special Edition"  kit offered with a hole in the right side of the firewall offering room for his pedal to the metal.

Edited August 16, 2015 by 10thumbs

[19nova72]

Hey Guys,

Thanks for all the info. Do you know if Revell or Tamiya make a color that either matches or at least close?

[gtx6970]

I used a Rattle can tractor color from Tractor Supply

 

I would have to find the can to ck the name or number on the can

 

Edited August 17, 2015 by gtx6970

[GoatGuy]

I used the Testors Grabber Orange on my fictitious Wild Willie Olds FC, which I need to finish. I think the color is very close to what is seen in the Drag Racing magazine pic that someone already uploaded. Wish I could have seen him race.

[Mr mopar]

Tamiya Camel yellow with a pearl top coat is the closest you can get!

[19nova72]

Thanks again for all info. I will try the Tamiya colors as they are readily available to me over here in Germany.?

[moparfrank526]

moparfrank526 frank stanley louisvile ky i have painted the 1/25 scale wild wille  charger the orginal color is  #2700 grabber orange lacquer an exact match from model car world automotive finishes it was a perfect  match getting ready to do 1/16scale