Thanks, Lew,
That's a good idea. I don't think it's that critical. You've seen my
car. You know, when I had the seats out a few weeks ago, the floor was a
better color than the rest. Clausager makes the Tahiti color
look very nice. But then turn the page and Black Tulip looks great, and
on another Brooklands Green. Too many choices.
It's interesting to note, in the Moss catalog, DITZ has two color codes
for Tahiti, one for 74-76 and one for 77.
I've got to make it down lunch again soon. We have a bicycle ride at
lunch on Tuesdays lately. But my riding buddy is in France now.
Paul.
Lew Palmer wrote:
> Paul,
>
> It was only the one time I saw your car, so my memory isn't exact.
> However, it seemed to me that Tahiti blue was close, but your car seemed
> perhaps a bit sun faded. If you can't find a good match, you may have to
> have a sample computer matched. Try also to find an area, perhaps behind
> some upholstery or under the dash that wasn't affected by fading.
>
> Cheers,
> Lew Palmer
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Paul Root
> Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2003 8:02 PM
> To: mgs
> Subject: paint codes
>
> I'm trying to figure out exactly what color my MG is.
> It's a '77 B and it's blue. Manufacture date is 11/76,
> so it is a '77. The VIN code also agrees with it being
> a 77 made before Jan 1 (H422287).
>
> Reading in MGB including MGC and MGB GT V8 by David Knowles
> says a 77 would have been Tahiti Blue. But the pictures of
> two 77s have a darker blue than mine appears to be. Tegelerizer
> further confuses the issue having the dates for Tahiti Blue
> going from 75 to 76 and Pagent from 78-79. Nothing for 77.
>
> I think my car is Pagent Blue.
>
> Is there a paint code sticker or plate on the car?
>
> I'm looking thru Clausager, but thought I'd ask the
> experts while I'm doing it.
>
> I want to get a can of spray paint to touch/cover up some of
> the worst spots. And maybe the new trunk lid I've got.
>
> Ultimately, I think I'll be painting it a different color. But
> that's a discussion for another day.
>
> Paul.
>
>
>
>
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