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Old Mar 11, 2014 | 09:28 PM
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My ’79 was originally Black (19L) and was repainted two-tone prior to me purchasing. I believe it is Pace Car colors. I am in the process of adding pace car front spoiler; it is fitted but needs painting and I want to be sure I get correct paint.

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The paint code on Pace Car was "19/47".
19 = Black
47 = Not in Paint Code options
Is "47" the same color as 13 (Silver Metallic)?
If not what is it?
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The black book shows 13/07 for the paint code on silver anniverary's, light silver on top, darker on the bottom. So maybe 07 & 47 are the same?
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Originally Posted by Black_Magic
My ’79 was originally Black (19L) and was repainted two-tone prior to me purchasing. I believe it is Pace Car colors. I am in the process of adding pace car front spoiler; it is fitted but needs painting and I want to be sure I get correct paint.

Paint question:

The paint code on Pace Car was "19/47".
19 = Black
47 = Not in Paint Code options
Is "47" the same color as 13 (Silver Metallic)?
If not what is it?
George
Code 13 and code 47 are not the same. Code 47 was use only on the 78 Pace Cars. It is a brighter silver than code 13.
Most automotive paint stores will have color chips to hold against your car to determine the color. Some paint stores have paint analyzer guns that they can "shoot" the paint on your car and be able to mix the exact color.
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Pete79L82
...Code 13 and code 47 are not the same. Code 47 was use only on the 78 Pace Cars. It is a brighter silver than code 13...
Yep. Pace Car only. The silver on your car can be nearly anything. Can you contact the previous owner to determine what was used?


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Thanks to all - clears up the codes that were confusing to me

Getting color analyzed today.

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