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Leigh713		#1 Posted : Monday, 10 July 2006 9:22:55 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 26/06/2006(UTC) Posts: 36		Hi I am trying to find out details of the current colour on my WB. Originally the vehicle was white, so the tag id is no good to me. I have been told that it is a statesman colour - ???? It is maroon in colour with gold metallic flakes As it needs to be repainted, i dont want to change it. Any paint codes or infomation would be greatly appreciated Cheers Leigh
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commodorenut		#2 Posted : Monday, 10 July 2006 9:49:35 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		Sounds a bit like Venetian red from a VH commodore - it was burgundy with a gold metallic appearance. Cheers, Mick _______________________________________________________________ A lot of people aim to achieve nothing in life - and have amazing
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Leigh713		#3 Posted : Monday, 10 July 2006 11:20:32 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 26/06/2006(UTC) Posts: 36		Thanks Mick I'll try and find out some info Do you know if they did a similar colour in the WB Staesman range? Cheers Leigh
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commodorenut		#4 Posted : Tuesday, 11 July 2006 4:57:48 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		They certainly did - well in 1982 at least! Have a look at this scan of the '82 colour chart: http://hometown.aol.com....orenut/VH_82+colours.jpg The code for Venetian Red is 2F-010 Cheers, Mick ________________________________________
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Guest		#5 Posted : Tuesday, 11 July 2006 6:55:44 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Hi Mike would you know where I can get the colour for HR Paint Code 585-6459 Cheers Al

commodorenut		#6 Posted : Tuesday, 11 July 2006 7:47:48 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		Sorry Alan, I concentrate on the commodore era, and I'm not that knowledgeable with the early ones. There should be someone on here who will be able to help, but you may be better off starting a new thread with a topic of "HR paint code help" or someth
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Guest		#7 Posted : Tuesday, 11 July 2006 8:19:42 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Thanks Mike I will do that Cheers, Al

Dr Terry		#8 Posted : Tuesday, 11 July 2006 6:04:47 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 6,071 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 209 time(s) in 190 post(s)		Hi Alan The 6459 coide is for Warrigal Black, which is the black used for all EH to HQ. Dr Terry.
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Leigh713		#9 Posted : Tuesday, 11 July 2006 6:22:59 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 26/06/2006(UTC) Posts: 36		Hi Mick Thank you for the colour chart - It is going to help me heaps when it goes to paint Cheers Leigh
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Guest		#10 Posted : Wednesday, 12 July 2006 7:14:50 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Thanks Dr T for that also do you have the colour code of the HR 186s engine, Cheers Alan.

Guest		#11 Posted : Wednesday, 12 July 2006 8:25:34 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Im also looking for the formula for Picardy red 1968 colour Cheers Dave

Leigh713		#12 Posted : Thursday, 13 July 2006 2:13:37 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 26/06/2006(UTC) Posts: 36		Hi Mick Just thought i would thank you once again for the information and paint code. I had a friend spray some out and its correct Cheers Again
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commodorenut		#13 Posted : Thursday, 13 July 2006 3:17:32 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		Not a prob! It was an informed guess, so thank you for the feedback. Cheers, Mick _______________________________________________________________ A lot of people aim to achieve nothing in life - and have amazing accuracy.
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JBM		#14 Posted : Saturday, 15 July 2006 7:41:31 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/03/2006(UTC) Posts: 810 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		About Warrigal Black, is there a Warrigal Black II? I have a 599 combo number for Warrigal Black and a 6459 combo number for Warrigal Black II with a paint code of 568-6459. James You only
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JBM		#15 Posted : Saturday, 15 July 2006 7:45:23 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/03/2006(UTC) Posts: 810 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		Picardy Red paint shade code is 568-1285. James You only have to be in front at the end of the race.
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Guest		#16 Posted : Saturday, 15 July 2006 8:51:15 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		thanks James for Picardy Red paint shade code is 568-1285. I really need the paint formula as i can find it anywhere on the net. Dave

Guest		#17 Posted : Sunday, 16 July 2006 7:29:13 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		599 is the combination number and 568 6459 is the paint code. The combination number is the internal GM-H reference number for the external colour combination of a car and the paint code is the paint shop reference to mix the paint. The combination

Siggs		#18 Posted : Sunday, 16 July 2006 7:39:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 23/02/2006(UTC) Posts: 37		Alan, I have some paint for the engine in my HR 186s, I'm told the shade is different to the regular 186 ??, the tin is labelled Rocket red but I'm told this isn't the correct name. I also would appreciate someone who knows to clarify, otherwise I'll cont
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Dr Terry		#19 Posted : Sunday, 16 July 2006 7:48:47 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 6,071 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 209 time(s) in 190 post(s)		Hi Siggs. Rocket Red is the correct name for the brighter red that is unique to HD/HR X2 & S engines. The EH/HD/HR 'normal' engines are painted a darker red, while all engines HK-HZ are painted in the more orange colour, called HK Rocket Red just to co
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JBM		#20 Posted : Sunday, 16 July 2006 11:23:44 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/03/2006(UTC) Posts: 810 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		So what is the difference between the 2 combo numbers for Warrigal Black if the shade code is the same for each? Also if this colour was used from EH to HQ did the paint type code change during the HK series like all of the others? James ----------
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