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Paint Code 945
Help! - I am about to repaint my 1972 it's original color - Bryar Blue (945)
I noticed that code 945 is also used for 1973 Blue Green
Are they the same color ?? ... I really don't want to get this wrong if they are different shades
I noticed that code 945 is also used for 1973 Blue Green
Are they the same color ?? ... I really don't want to get this wrong if they are different shades
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I don't think they are the same color,if I remember correctly the 73 has a lot more green in it. Just make sure you specify that you want the 1972 version of code 945 and the color name is Bryar Blue and you should be all set 
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very good - thx for the quick reply!
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I would get a paint chart from PPG or Dupont and use the formulation number not the GM number.
The 72 Targa Blue and the 73 Dark Blue both have the same GM number 927 but different PPG numbers.
Roger
The 72 Targa Blue and the 73 Dark Blue both have the same GM number 927 but different PPG numbers.
Roger
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I love this forum - 945 Blue Green and 945 Bryar Blue do appear to be very different - thanks for helping me get this right !
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the photo above would appear that he nailed it - perfectly !
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GM re-used exterior color codes from time to time. You need to specify the paint color code and the model year to be sure you get the correct color.
My '71 is Bridgehampton Blue, GM code 979. 1972 Targa Blue is also 979, but the two are very different shades of blue. When you choose a color, get a color chip to check the match.
P.S. I've seen a couple of '70/71 cars with '72 Targa Blue on them...but they claimed it was Bridgehampton Blue. I'm guessing the paint guy didn't know the "issues" with GM paint codes.
My '71 is Bridgehampton Blue, GM code 979. 1972 Targa Blue is also 979, but the two are very different shades of blue. When you choose a color, get a color chip to check the match.
P.S. I've seen a couple of '70/71 cars with '72 Targa Blue on them...but they claimed it was Bridgehampton Blue. I'm guessing the paint guy didn't know the "issues" with GM paint codes.
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I've seen what you are talking about. This car here appears to be Bridgehampton Blue,even though it wasn't offered in 1972. http://usedcorvettesforsale.com/1972...tte-44190.html As opposed to this car which is in the sun and clearly a different shade http://usedcorvettesforsale.com/1972...tte-46983.html. Thanks for the pointers.
GM re-used exterior color codes from time to time. You need to specify the paint color code and the model year to be sure you get the correct color.
My '71 is Bridgehampton Blue, GM code 979. 1972 Targa Blue is also 979, but the two are very different shades of blue. When you choose a color, get a color chip to check the match.
P.S. I've seen a couple of '70/71 cars with '72 Targa Blue on them...but they claimed it was Bridgehampton Blue. I'm guessing the paint guy didn't know the "issues" with GM paint codes.
My '71 is Bridgehampton Blue, GM code 979. 1972 Targa Blue is also 979, but the two are very different shades of blue. When you choose a color, get a color chip to check the match.
P.S. I've seen a couple of '70/71 cars with '72 Targa Blue on them...but they claimed it was Bridgehampton Blue. I'm guessing the paint guy didn't know the "issues" with GM paint codes.
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Thanks for the tip. I was able to find that one. The car is a few k out of my range. I sent an e-mail last week with what my budget is, no reply.
