Consider it done. I am keeping the 8"x8" section of heelboard with the
original dark green paint on it. Could this be the only piece of dark green
factory paint still out there? I have been researching this color for over
a year now and am really wondering if anyone has a dark green car with
original paint. I honestly think that the formula we cooked up is about as
close as one can get to "Dark Green".
Two interesting notes: several listers suggested I call a gentleman in
California who has lots of experience mixing up original Healey colors
(can't remember his name - I have it at home). I called him up, very nice
guy, but he had never heard of "Dark Green" color code GN12 and could not
find any reference to it in all his period catalogs. Dead End!
In the book "How to restore Sprites and Midgets" by Lindsay Porter (I
think), he has a paint code section; he mentions at the bottom of the page
that there exists some doubt among historians as to whether Dark Green
existed at all. It did, my Heritage certificarte confirms it and my heel
panel backs it up.
BTW, I think George Marinos has color card of the original paint finishes
including dark green (is there anything George doesn't have?)
BTW, Speedwell Blue and Iris blue are one and the same.
Anyone on the list know of a Dark Green Bugeye with original paint?
Daniel
-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Thornton [SMTP:bthor@master.adams.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 01, 1998 4:14 PM
To: Daniel Thompson
Subject: Re: AN5-L612 just came out of spray booth
Congratulations Daniel!
You've officially turned the corner. I painted my doors and bonnet on
separate occasions too with no ill affects.
I was wondering if you could spray a 3x5 note card with your Dark Green
Paint. I've got an original Sprite paint chip book that I brought back
from England a few years ago. This book does not contain any of the early
colours, ie. Dark Green, Pale Primrose Yellow and Speedwell Blue. I'd like
to have your colour for reference. I've never seen a correct Dark Green
Bugeye. I you would be so kind, you can mail it to: Brian Thornton 4618
Mandalay, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073. I'd be happy to pay for postage.
Brian
60 "Gold Level" Iris Blue Bugeye
67 Tartan Red MKIV Sprite
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