Omaha Orange or Lime Green ?

[Mike McGeehan]

I just acquired a 1973 MM Lifeliner that's all white ( repainted from original Omaha Orange/white). Changing my mind daily about repainting it original color or going with something more eye-popping and less institutional ( although I do like the orange). I viewed "Ed R" 's youtube video of his newly bought 1974 MM Criterion in two-tone lime/white. I love how it makes a big, heavy, solemn vehicle look fun and youthful ( if that makes sense).

Was hoping veterans here could give some advice and maybe even have some more examples of color schemes that you prefer. Thank you.

 

[Scott A. Anderson]

I think we need to see some photos of it all white first.

 

[Rick Franklin]

What color is the interior? That might have some bearing on the color choices. You dont want the inside & outside clashing.

 

[Mike McGeehan]

I think we need to see some photos of it all white first.

I'm waiting for my site supporter privileges to allow me to post pics.

 

[Mike McGeehan]

What color is the interior? That might have some bearing on the color choices. You dont want the inside & outside clashing.

Black dash, black bucket seat, black floor mounted light control panel, white door panel and red carpet ( the only clashing element, imo)

 

[Mike McGeehan]

What color is the interior? That might have some bearing on the color choices. You dont want the inside & outside clashing.

Hey Rick, I like the blue hues in your chapters 72 and 75. NICE !

 

[Mike McGeehan]

Here ya go. All the stickers have been removed.

 

[Kurt Arends]

I doubt that the carpet is correct. I would change the carpet to black and paint it periwinkle blue with a white roof. No..... I am not kidding.

 

[Mike McGeehan]

I doubt that the carpet is correct. I would change the carpet to black and paint it periwinkle blue with a white roof. No..... I am not kidding.

thanks, I'll search the web to remind myself what " periwinkle blue" looks like.

 

[Fred Goerlitz]

M-M Colors

How about a traditional red and white?
1973 M-M Lifeliner still owned by the Original owner, Chester, NJ First Aid Squad

 

[Kurt Arends]

It's a light lavender/purple-blue.

 

[Mike McGeehan]

How about a traditional red and white?
1973 M-M Lifeliner still owned by the Original owner, Chester, NJ First Aid Squad

Now that's pretty.

 

[Fred Goerlitz]

Here's another '73
ex Minotola Rescue Squad, NJ--current location unknown

 

[Mike McGeehan]

Here's another '73
ex Minotola Rescue Squad, NJ--current location unknown

and parked next to a '75 Cadillac Sedan DeVille...two winners !

 

[Scott A. Anderson]

North Ambulance (Minneapolis) Lifeliner Colors

Black over red. Good luck on the Mars Aurora Borealis light. Chicago Fire also had this color scheme.

 

[Mike McGeehan]

Black over red. Good luck on the Mars Aurora Borealis light. Chicago Fire also had this color scheme.

Great pics.

 

[Bill Marcy]

Mike, I am having a similar problem with my 1968 Miller Meteor combo. It is Regal Silver, black interior. My wife definately wants to change the color, but I could leave it, or change it. So far, we have had many different thoughts, but we will see.

Your Lifeliner looks nice all white, but I think some blues, or greens would look great, eventhough the red looks great too. I like almost any color. Good luck deciding!

 

[Martin Harvey]

I think all withe with the blue lettering is perfect! dont know why I always loved those high tops in white.

 

[James Fischer]

Mike,
First off Congratulations on your acquisition !! She looks really solid and is a real looker !!!
In my opinion you really cant go wrong with the classic red/white,no matter HOW its laid out....red and white the way to go !
Here are 2 pictures from my 70 that was just finished this morning.And also one of my 72 that is WHITE/Red.....
Whatever your decision.... have fun with it and enjoy !!

 

[Jack Ramsey]

Title says "Omaha Orange or Lime Green?", seeming to reference the "better visibility" issue. Sometimes "lime green" is mentioned when "lime yellow" is desired. Lime green is not "safety" related. Lime green is dark green, related to forest green. Here's "Fire Truck Lime Yellow": http://paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorco...year=2009&smanuf=Ford&smodel=Fleet&sname=Fire.