Big Sale Has Started - UPDATED 07-31-25 (01 Apr 2025)
As some of you know my dad passed away 2 months ago today, on May 31, 2025. I posted it in the Members Only section when it happened. Thanks to all of you who have offered kind words on the forum, with phone calls, and visits in person during this time.
The Big Sale is on but not like originally planned, it is a by appointment type of thing now. I don't have the manpower, or the desire to do a big event like originally planned, I just need to sell a lot of parts that are taking up too much space here. I have been told and believe we are overloaded with Wheel Horse parts like no one has ever seen. Peeps have already been coming in from different parts of the country and buying a lot of stuff due to seeing the sale page, and seeing we are the only Wheel Horse only business in the USA that does things on the scale we do. The sale will continue for awhile until I free up some more space but you may not want to wait too long as things are being sold every day and there are limits to how many of certain parts will be sold.
As it says on the page it is still under construction and the page isn't finished yet. I've had a ton of calls for parts and the Big Sale Page may help answer some questions about what is here before peeps call. I hope that page is also clear that we DO NOT SHIP anything... This is a by appointment type of thing now. Be sure to call before you come to make sure the day isn't already full with peeps scheduled to come in, and make sure what you want is still available.
Wheel Horse recommended paint colors and codes
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1955-1989 model years are listed. The color changed in the 1990 and up model years.
Wheel Horse Red
Valspar Restoration Series IH Red
Krylon Cherry Red
Rustoleum Regal Red
Duplicolor Engine Enamel Ford Red (close match to Rustoleum Regal Red)
GM #81 (WA8774) Bright Red
PPG 3794 (Mix for GM WA8774)
Dupont C8508 (Mix for GM WA8774)
Glasurit GM-8744 (Mix for GM WA8774)
Martin Senior 5954 (Mix for GM WA8774)
Sherwin Williams 34983 (Mix for GM WA8774)
Chrysler PR4 (DT3521) Flame Red
PPG 4679 (Mix for Chrysler PR4 DT3521)
Dupont B9326 (Mix for Chrysler PR4 DT3521)
Sherwin Williams 46916 (Mix for Chrysler PR4 DT3521)
PPG Wheel Horse Red DAR 4021 ALT H
- DMR 478 149.4
- DMR 490 7.0
- DMR 451 286.6
- DMR 474 533.4
- DMR 475 507.8
- DXR 495 40.0
- DMR 499 536.4
Duplicolor Wimbledon White
Valspar Almond Gloss
Krylon Ivory Gloss
Rustoleum Ivory Gloss
Sherwin Williams Antique White (paint code 140-2486)
PPG Wheel Horse Linen Beige DAR 8799
- DMR 486 8.0
- DMR 490 3.0
- DMR 487 19.0
- DMR 400 200.0
- DXR 495 20.0
- DMR 499 870.0
Black
Krylon Satin Black (perfect match and sheen)
Silver
Wheel and Hubcap paint. (Available in most parts stores, has very close to the same color and heavy metallic look.)
VHT SP186 Chevy Rally Silver Wheel Paint
Dupli-Color® Hwp101 High Performance Silver Wheel Coating
Rust-Oleum 248927 High Performance Wheel Spray Paint, Steel
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We talked to Krylon and it is a new mix. Krylon sent me several samples that just showed up and we will give them a try and let you guys know what happens.
I'm interested to test the Industrial Acryli-Quick. It is Lacquer.
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that is truly one of those what's next problems..
they took the lead out of gas, the oil out of oil & now reformulated the red paint>( >(
John in Highland Indiana
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1950 Ford 8N
1955 Ford 660
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I really hate to hear that Krylon is change formula and having problem. Its been one of my "go-to" paints for years
1988 520H
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1950 Ford 8N
1955 Ford 660
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The problem paint is the Cover Maxx, in the can with the red label, or usually has the color of the paint on the label.
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My only issue has been color match, and that's not Krylon's problem. One red is too dark and one too lite on my 520H's. Valspar IH Red does a little better for color, but its still too bright and I can't get it locally anymore. When TSC was carrying it I used it often. For what its worth, I prefer to use quart cans with my HVLP gun and hardener. Works great, but clean up is a PITA.
I have a snow plow for my 8N painted in Rustoleum Sunrise Red. It took forever to harden and has faded badly. I've been steering clear of the old standard Rustoleum enamal for some time now.
In rattle cans, Krylon and Valspar are the way to go.
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