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> What would you do?, Original 72 paint code 98 Aubergine
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post Jan 28 2010, 02:11 PM
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OK.....It's gonna go back to the "original" color....as Andy noted it's a code 98 no "L".......
Vin# 4722914009 (what's the 009 designate)
Karmann chassis# 1349573 (it's hard to read)

Thanks for the photos and responses...it does look good, when it's done right...
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post Jan 28 2010, 02:23 PM
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QUOTE(viaverde @ Jan 28 2010, 12:11 PM) *

OK.....It's gonna go back to the "original" color....as Andy noted it's a code 98 no "L".......
Vin# 4722914009 (what's the 009 designate)
Karmann chassis# 1349573 (it's hard to read)

Thanks for the photos and responses...it does look good, when it's done right...

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post Jan 28 2010, 02:24 PM
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009 was the 3rd James Bond. It means nothing.

47 = Type 47 (914)

2 = 1972

2914009 = Production number as far as I remember. Others with more expertise can chime in.

And with a L98 or 98 paint code, you can paint it any color you want and call it "Factory" though the COA may disagree. I have one and Sepia Brown would not have been my first, maybe my last, but not my first choice.
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post Jan 28 2010, 02:52 PM
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AKAIK, 98 color code is for getting other production Porsche colors not usually available for the 914, such as Guards Red, Aubergine, Oak Green Metallic, and Sepia Brown to name a few.

Color code 99 is for the 'paint to match' program where you could bring in a color sample they don't already have mixed (i.e. if you wanted to match your eye color or your jacket exactly).

Anyway, glad to hear it's going back to original, and....


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post Jan 28 2010, 03:00 PM
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obligitory statement... "it's his car, he can do what he wants"

there... that said, if I was in his shoes... no fucking way would it be ANY other color! it's a great color, and the fact it's rare means that much more.
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post Jan 28 2010, 03:24 PM
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QUOTE(viaverde @ Jan 28 2010, 12:11 PM) *

Vin# 4722914009 (what's the 009 designate)


47.2.29.14009 means your car is the 14009th 914 made in 1972 ...
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post Jan 28 2010, 04:23 PM
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FWIW:

The factory changed the strut housing, ball joint, caliper and rotor at VIN 4722919032

so he'll be looking at the 70-72 parts... many places list the parts as 70-72 and 72-76, so there can be some confusion over which ones to get... I had this trouble too, because I have the later car, and some places list the parts as 70-72, and 73-76... I found I need the 73+ parts... the hard way (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jan 28 2010, 06:52 PM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Jan 28 2010, 12:52 PM) *

AKAIK, 98 color code is for getting other production Porsche colors not usually available for the 914, such as Guards Red, Aubergine, Oak Green Metallic, and Sepia Brown to name a few.

Color code 99 is for the 'paint to match' program where you could bring in a color sample they don't already have mixed (i.e. if you wanted to match your eye color or your jacket exactly).

Anyway, glad to hear it's going back to original, and....


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post Feb 1 2010, 01:56 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 28 2010, 02:24 PM) *

QUOTE(viaverde @ Jan 28 2010, 12:11 PM) *

Vin# 4722914009 (what's the 009 designate)


47.2.29.14009 means your car is the 14009th 914 made in 1972 ...
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What does the 29 indicate ?
47 =Type 47
2 =MY 1972
29 =???
14009= Consecutive number of production
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post Feb 1 2010, 02:06 PM
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What does the 29 indicate ?
47 =Type 47
2 =MY 1972
29 =???
14009= Consecutive number of production

29 = Karmann factory number for the plant in Osnabrück


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post Feb 1 2010, 02:28 PM
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QUOTE(agentblr @ Dec 6 2009, 06:28 PM) *

I have a 76 car with the "98" paint code. Original color.... Chocalte brown (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) I think I'll keep it Marathon blau (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Chocolate Brown Rules (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

If it were me, original color color always, unless yellow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)
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post Feb 2 2010, 12:52 AM
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Whoaw! I just found out that my car's paint code is L64K and i looked it up and it turn up it's Zambezi Green. Where can someone look up how many Zambezi Greens are out there?
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post Feb 2 2010, 01:20 AM
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Whoaw! I just found out that my car's paint code is L64K and i looked it up and it turn up it's Zambezi Green. Where can someone look up how many Zambezi Greens are out there?


You can search the VIN database by color, like so:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...mp;byColor=L64K

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post Feb 2 2010, 09:58 AM
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Can I jump in here for a moment? here's my # 4752908898 which would indicate my car is the 8898th car built in 75. But based on the production numbers posted on this site, there weren't even 8000 cars made in 75.....

What have I missed?
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post Feb 2 2010, 11:55 AM
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Not necessarily a vote against it, but could I point out that rare doesn't necessarily mean it's a good thing? Purple is probably rare now because no one liked it enough to order it back then. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 2 2010, 08:13 PM
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All jokes aside I would gladly trade any of my 914's for an original 914 of that color.
I say this after seeing one in person in Huntsville Al. at the RCR.
That color is a show stopper.
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post Feb 2 2010, 08:37 PM
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Aubergine is one of my absolute favorite colors.
I stll kick myself for not buying a 73S in that color, back in 76. Combine that with houndstooth seat inserts - mmmmmm! Too bad it was a Sporto.
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post Feb 2 2010, 10:19 PM
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QUOTE(993inNC @ Feb 2 2010, 07:58 AM) *

Can I jump in here for a moment? here's my # 4752908898 which would indicate my car is the 8898th car built in 75. But based on the production numbers posted on this site, there weren't even 8000 cars made in 75.....

What have I missed?

There were over 11,300 914's produced for the 1975 model year.
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post Feb 2 2010, 11:08 PM
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hi guys, so did i miss the post that says how to locate one's color code? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) thanks, dave
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post Feb 3 2010, 12:25 AM
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MMMMM.....eggplant.


Steve, what are the wheels on that car?


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