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Paint color name/code shown anywhere other than hinge plate |
Barry Brisco |
Dec 13 2010, 04:57 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 8-October 09 From: California Member No.: 10,905 Region Association: None |
A question came up recently when I was discussing 914 paint colors with the owner of a '73 Marathon Blue Metallic car. He believes that the original paint color name of a 914 is shown somewhere on the car (he hasn't told me where, yet). My understanding is that only the paint code is shown on the car, as stated in Brett Johnson's 914 book, quote: "the plate bearing the paint number, indicating the original color of the car, is on the left hinge door post."
Other than that plate with the paint code, I am not aware of any other location on the car where the paint name or code is shown. If the plate is not present, you need the COA to be sure of the original paint color (and hope the COA is correct). If I'm wrong I always prefer to be corrected rather than continue believing my error! So let me know... Thanks, |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Dec 13 2010, 05:26 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,833 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
some of the cars did have a sticker above the plate (usually the metallics) silver with the paint name. Stuck at an angle on the door post up near the fender
A question came up recently when I was discussing 914 paint colors with the owner of a '73 Marathon Blue Metallic car. He believes that the original paint color name of a 914 is shown somewhere on the car (he hasn't told me where, yet). My understanding is that only the paint code is shown on the car, as stated in Brett Johnson's 914 book, quote: "the plate bearing the paint number, indicating the original color of the car, is on the left hinge door post." Other than that plate with the paint code, I am not aware of any other location on the car where the paint name or code is shown. If the plate is not present, you need the COA to be sure of the original paint color (and hope the COA is correct). If I'm wrong I always prefer to be corrected rather than continue believing my error! So let me know... Thanks, |
Tom_T |
Dec 13 2010, 08:01 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Barry - in addition to the sticker George mentions, I've also seen pix of a couple where the paint color was written in marker under the dash frame or back. Bowlsby lists several non-metallic stickers at the link below too.
http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/PLM.htm IIRC somebody posted a pic of that with the question if anyone else had that on here a few months back or last year. So I guess "Mr. Marathon" finally decided to call you back!!?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Pat Garvey |
Dec 13 2010, 08:11 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
I find this interesting, and it made me contort myself to see if there were any markings under my dash. None. I'm not metallic, but now my back sure is!
Pat |
Barry Brisco |
Dec 13 2010, 09:47 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 8-October 09 From: California Member No.: 10,905 Region Association: None |
some of the cars did have a sticker above the plate (usually the metallics) silver with the paint name. Stuck at an angle on the door post up near the fenderThanks, Thanks George, I didn't know that! I suppose by now most cars have lost that sticker. I've never seen one. Can someone who has a 914 with that sticker please post a photo of it? And Tom, thanks for your comment as well, more information I didn't know! Always like to learn new stuff. Best regards, Barry |
silver74insocal |
Dec 13 2010, 10:05 PM
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Barry Brisco |
Dec 14 2010, 08:48 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 8-October 09 From: California Member No.: 10,905 Region Association: None |
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willamp |
Dec 16 2010, 11:38 AM
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Drivin' in Texas Hill Country Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 1-October 10 From: Austin, Texas Member No.: 12,232 Region Association: None |
My '73 2.0 only has a paint code of 98 on the plate. No letter prefix or suffix. Anyone know what this means? No color name sticker either.
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SirAndy |
Dec 16 2010, 12:21 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,618 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
My '73 2.0 only has a paint code of 98 on the plate. No letter prefix or suffix. Anyone know what this means? No color name sticker either. Colors are listed here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=colors 98 = Custom Porsche Color So, it could be anything. 98 colors are pretty rare. Do you have a picture of the car showing the original color? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
willamp |
Dec 16 2010, 02:57 PM
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Drivin' in Texas Hill Country Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 1-October 10 From: Austin, Texas Member No.: 12,232 Region Association: None |
Colors are listed here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=colors 98 = Custom Porsche Color So, it could be anything. 98 colors are pretty rare. Do you have a picture of the car showing the original color? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Nope, I have no info on the history of this car. I've tried looking in places that might have not been repainted and all I see is red similar to the color of the car now. One place I've seen a difference is to stick my head under the dash and then look up at the bulkhead and it's not red. Not sure how to describe the color...kind of dull grey or off white, it's dull, not glossy. Hard to tell with the shop light. Would this area have been painted body color by the factory? Or is this just some kind of primer? |
smg914 |
Dec 16 2010, 04:33 PM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,962 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
Colors are listed here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=colors 98 = Custom Porsche Color So, it could be anything. 98 colors are pretty rare. Do you have a picture of the car showing the original color? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Nope, I have no info on the history of this car. I've tried looking in places that might have not been repainted and all I see is red similar to the color of the car now. One place I've seen a difference is to stick my head under the dash and then look up at the bulkhead and it's not red. Not sure how to describe the color...kind of dull grey or off white, it's dull, not glossy. Hard to tell with the shop light. Would this area have been painted body color by the factory? Or is this just some kind of primer? No, the under dash area is not a good place to check for original paint color. If you ever have to remove interior door panels, the inside of the doors would be a good place to verify the color. I assume your car has the black undercoating on the bottom of the car but you may be able to chip some of it away in areas like the heat shield above the muffler. Maybe remove the shift linkage boot or cover on the firewall. |
Pat Garvey |
Dec 16 2010, 05:21 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Colors are listed here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=colors 98 = Custom Porsche Color So, it could be anything. 98 colors are pretty rare. Do you have a picture of the car showing the original color? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Nope, I have no info on the history of this car. I've tried looking in places that might have not been repainted and all I see is red similar to the color of the car now. One place I've seen a difference is to stick my head under the dash and then look up at the bulkhead and it's not red. Not sure how to describe the color...kind of dull grey or off white, it's dull, not glossy. Hard to tell with the shop light. Would this area have been painted body color by the factory? Or is this just some kind of primer? No, the under dash area is not a good place to check for original paint color. If you ever have to remove interior door panels, the inside of the doors would be a good place to verify the color. I assume your car has the black undercoating on the bottom of the car but you may be able to chip some of it away in areas like the heat shield above the muffler. Maybe remove the shift linkage boot or cover on the firewall. Boy, agree with that! The factory may have primered everything, but the under dash area saw little of the final coat. Additional time & materials = lost profit! Best place to check is, as you mentioned, the belly or iside the door panels. Saw a six this summer that was Irish Green, but flakes from the tarred belly indicated yellow as the original color. Pat |
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