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914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
Color Codes, Can someone explain it |
dempwolf@pctribe.com |
Oct 19 2008, 11:20 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 30-April 08 From: Sherman Oaks, CA Member No.: 8,993 Region Association: Southern California |
The link I have provided gives the color codes for various 914 years. On my COA it states the color for my '72 /6 is a Gemini Metalic Blue code /86
When checking on the link I find the code is given as L96E for that color. What is going on here? http://p914.com/p914_paint-6-1972.htm |
Gustl |
Oct 19 2008, 12:38 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,506 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
What is going on here? well, that's a little confusing ... there were 2 types of colour code, the "VW-Code" and the "Porsche-Code" the VW-Code is the Lxxx Code - gemini blue metallic = L96E the Porsche-Code is the xx10 Code - gemini blue metallic = 8610 all 914-4 used the "VW-Code" most 914-6 used the "Porsche-Code" all MY'70 most MY'71 - up to around VIN 9141430400 all later 914-6 used the "VW-Code" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Gustl |
SirAndy |
Oct 19 2008, 01:15 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,646 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
What is going on here? well, that's a little confusing ... there were 2 types of colour code, the "VW-Code" and the "Porsche-Code" the VW-Code is the Lxxx Code - gemini blue metallic = L96E the Porsche-Code is the xx10 Code - gemini blue metallic = 8610 all 914-4 used the "VW-Code" most 914-6 used the "Porsche-Code" all MY'70 most MY'71 - up to around VIN 9141430400 all later 914-6 used the "VW-Code" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Gustl (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Btw. we have a nice color listing page here on the world: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=colors (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
Gustl |
Oct 19 2008, 03:31 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,506 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
hey Andy - you shouldn't use this smily (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) it's mine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Gustl |
dempwolf@pctribe.com |
Oct 19 2008, 07:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 30-April 08 From: Sherman Oaks, CA Member No.: 8,993 Region Association: Southern California |
This is confusing since the Euro '72/ 6 I own has the VW in the 914-6 Script. Am I correct in assuming that both color codes 8610 and L96E will be identical Gemini metallic paint? Thanks Karl
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dw914er |
Oct 19 2008, 08:15 PM
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Planning Cities Group: Members Posts: 2,364 Joined: 1-March 08 From: Yucaipa, CA Member No.: 8,763 Region Association: Southern California |
This is confusing since the Euro '72/ 6 I own has the VW in the 914-6 Script. Am I correct in assuming that both color codes 8610 and L96E will be identical Gemini metallic paint? Thanks Karl I think the 72 6's were stamped with the vw code. That explains that, but since its a 6, the COA will show the porsche code. (If im wrong, be sure to correct me). I think the colors are still the same though. |
SirAndy |
Oct 19 2008, 09:24 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,646 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
This is confusing since the Euro '72/ 6 I own has the VW in the 914-6 Script. No, this is not confusing as *ALL* european 914/6 had the VW in the script. The badge has nothing to do with the color codes ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy |
davep |
Oct 19 2008, 10:19 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,143 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
What is more interesting, and important is: what is stamped on your Karmann badge?? Color code printed on the COA depend on who is preparing it. Quite often they use the xxV9 code, and that was NEVER used on the Karmann badge!
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dempwolf@pctribe.com |
Oct 21 2008, 08:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 30-April 08 From: Sherman Oaks, CA Member No.: 8,993 Region Association: Southern California |
And on the Karmann badge on the car says E96L
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Gustl |
Oct 21 2008, 11:09 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,506 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
And on the Karmann badge on the car says E96L please tell me it's a typo (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) it should be L96E (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
dempwolf@pctribe.com |
Oct 22 2008, 11:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 30-April 08 From: Sherman Oaks, CA Member No.: 8,993 Region Association: Southern California |
Wolfgang I'm certain you are correct have not had time to take a picture to verify. Karl
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dempwolf@pctribe.com |
Nov 2 2008, 12:07 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 30-April 08 From: Sherman Oaks, CA Member No.: 8,993 Region Association: Southern California |
And on the Karmann badge on the car says E96L please tell me it's a typo (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) it should be L96E (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The letters are hard to read but your sequence of letters is correct. Attached image(s) |
Gustl |
Nov 2 2008, 04:26 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,506 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
hmmmm .... I can't see any letter on this Karmann badge (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
but I absolutely trust your eyes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) thanks for checking (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Gustl |
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