If the email function is working. when you attempt to login as webmaster use the lost password feature and it will email a temp password to use then just edit your profile and type in a password you can remember.

One of the files in the vars directory should be named member_list.cgi (or something similar), open it up, find your user id, then open that number.cgi and it'll have your password in plain text.

I think we are all talking about two different products at the same time. Getting a little confused on which product you are asking about.
Instead of using the terms new forum old forum. Refer to classic or threads when asking a question.
Since this is a classic forum.

As far as colors in threads you can export the style in the control panel.
Wipe the threads install. except for the export file.
Then start from new on threads and import the style back. Poof done. the export/import style process is just a simple download/upload process.

Being locked out of threads, you can use the lost password feature.
Being locked out of classic, Gizmo and I have already told you how to find it.

You have a point Ruben lol, I'm not sure which he's locked out of either lol... I emailed him a bit ago with information about moving things over to threads, if he goes along with it I'll treat him right through the dredge of a classic import... Nothing too big though, just a long, long, long process lol