Paint code mystery - COA and paint tag don't match |
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Paint code mystery - COA and paint tag don't match |
morsmanlaw |
Dec 15 2016, 10:37 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 27-August 13 From: Jenks, OK Member No.: 16,308 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I just noticed this week that the COA and paint color of the car do not match the paint code found on the door jamb of my '75 2.0.
According to the COA (I have the jacket for the COA, so it's not a fake), the original color is "Scarlet (Mars) Red/H3." Although the car has been repainted, it's clear from parts that were not repainted, such as around the brake master cylinder and fuel tank, under the carpet, etc., that this is the original color of the car. However, the paint tag on the front of the driver's door jamb gives the paint code as "L 20 C," which is Nepal Orange. There isn't a speck of Nepal Orange on the car. The chassis number on the door jamb tag matches the number on the tag near the right headlight support in the front trunk, so it's incredibly unlikely that anyone has ever switched the paint code tag from another car. This car is in very good condition - no rust, and no signs of ever having any body work done. I have records back to the original owner, as well. Any ideas on how the paint code tag can be wrong? |
Gustl |
Dec 16 2016, 09:52 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,520 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
sorry ... that's correct ... it was early in the morning when I red the 1st post ...
I just checked both color codes: L 20 C = Nepal orange L 30 C = Malaga red Maybe the guy hitting the numbers in the tag early morning ... not being awake (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
gcrotvik |
Dec 16 2016, 10:26 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 360 Joined: 16-December 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 11,134 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
sorry ... that's correct ... it was early in the morning when I red the 1st post ... I just checked both color codes: L 20 C = Nepal orange L 30 C = Malaga red Maybe the guy hitting the numbers in the tag early morning ... not being awake (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) It's also possible the Karmann tag was stamped with a 2 instead of a 3 in error. The chassis number stamped on the Karmann tag should also match the chassis number stamped on the rear trunk floor, right lower side. If it does, then the tag is mostly likely original. |
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