Kitchs 1200 Coupe - road legal!

[Blair]

This might help or not.......

[Kitch]

cheers for that Blair
the colour is "Sun bright red" colour #932
came out on coupes only as I understand 1971-1973
Dupont 31018
PPG 71917

these codes are old lead based Alkyds and hard to work out what modern equiv is....

[Bartman]

Lead paint, delicious, but deadly..............

[mush]

Hi Kitch, looking good. Have you tried Standox paint systems? They specialize in classic vehicle colours so should be able to match the colour your after. I know RJP are retailers up here but not sure who else sorry. Hope this helps

[Kitch]

My mate has had some luck with Sikkens
they have a very comprehensive database, and had a listing for the original Datsun Red #932
My mate has viewed reference swatch, and we have test panel being painted today for us.
we will then match to this with Dupont system tomorrow, all going well.

[Kitch]

So got a late night message from my mate, after a few minor teething problems
I now have (finally) some colour on the coupe.... after 5 years in primered state.
Quite a milestone, and I am fizzed, a lot of hard work & $ to get this car to this
point. now feeling like this car may actually see the road in 2013!!!
Got a Xmas party at my mates tonight, I probably wont socialise, just stand there
chopping beers and staring at my engine bay!!!!

Low res photos, but you get the idea:

[Tony_Whenua]

epic !!!

[braasmonkey]

So happy for you dude! Can't wait to see this fully painted AND in the flesh!!

- Braasy

[DATY12]

Awesome stuff!

[kartboy]

Best christmas present ever?