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Title: crash box colour
Post by: FC_fer_me on February 17, 2007, 06:59:46 AM

Hi, does anybody know the original colour of the 3 speed crash boxes in FC's. Mine is a greeny-blue colour and while I've got the box out for o/haul I'd like to paint it the original colour. Any help appreciated. Cheers' David ::)

Title: Re: crash box colour
Post by: mcl1959 on February 17, 2007, 08:27:19 AM

Same colour as the engine - they were painted as a single unit.

Ken

Title: Re: crash box colour
Post by: Brad on February 17, 2007, 09:24:49 AM

Hey David
My missus reckons you should paint it purple, that would be original ;D.
But I agree with Ken, grey motor grey is the way to go for authenticity. If you need an up to date paint code I have a mate who is a rep for Harts Paint and some original painted parts to match from. It may take a while as my projects take second place to his real job ;). Send me a PM or something if you'r interested.
Brad.

Title: Re: crash box colour
Post by: FC_fer_me on February 17, 2007, 10:20:01 AM

Thanks Ken and Brad. I'll paint it the trusty old grey motor grey. I guess mine must have been a reco box from somewhere. Let's just hope I've still got 3 forward and 1 reverse gear when I get it all back together LOL. Cheers, David ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: crash box colour
Post by: RET on February 19, 2007, 10:54:42 PM

The original grey motor grey has quite a greenish tinge to it. The paint code is:

393-10367 Dulux Autocolour Holden Engine Grey GMH

cheers
RET

Title: Re: crash box colour
Post by: FC_fer_me on February 20, 2007, 09:51:24 AM

Thanks for that info Ret, I'll try to rustle up some paint from the local auto paint shop. Cheers, David :D

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