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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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where can i find the paint code on my 73 if i dont have the tank sticker ? its a med. blue metallic color that the previous owner said was a stock color. how many shades of blue were offered in 73 ?
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 11:57 AM
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The trim tag is in the door jam of the driverside.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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ok its either 922 or 927. anyone have a pic of the lighter blue ? i think mine is the darker one...927
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Originally Posted by Roco71
The trim tag is in the door jam of the driverside.
ok. trying to make sure thats what i have. yours look like the lighter shade. did the 73 blue colors have any metallic sheen to them ?
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927 - Dark Blue; 922 - Medium Blue; 945 - Blue Green.

The Dark Blue is similar to the Bridgehampton Blue on my avatar. The medium blue is like a metallic sky blue, similar to Mulsanne Blue.
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Close, but not perfect.


Check the paint code on the trim tag on the driver's door hinge post. Time/Build code and interior color code are also on the tag.


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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
Close, but not perfect.


Check the paint code on the trim tag on the driver's door hinge post. Time/Build code and interior color code are also on the tag.

sweet ! that does it....i have 927. the body shop wanted to know before they started computer matching...THANKS !
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