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Re: 74 TR6 Paint

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Subject: Re: 74 TR6 Paint
From: "Charlie and Linda Duckworth" <iiv000@mail.connect.more.net>
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 16:31:26 -0600
Virginia, the rear truck panel was originally a semi-flat black.  The frame
around the windshield was also this same color.   Below the door trim was
also a weatherproofing that was also black that was applied by roller.

Charlie
1976 TR6


----- Original Message -----
From: <vhalstead@linkline.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2002 3:48 PM
Subject: 74 TR6 Paint


> Can anyone help me?
>
> When I purchased my 74 TR6 in 1977, the rear end trunk panel (where tail
> lights are)
> was painted black. The rest of the car is red. I want to paint my car and
in
> so doing,
> want to be sure it will be the same specs as original from the factory.
> Here's my
> questions: 1) Did the previous owner paint the panel black, or did the
> factory? what was
> original, red or black? I suspect the car was entirely red.  2) I think
the
> red color was
> Carmine Red. Can anyone confirm if this is indeed a factory original color
> name for 74's?
> It is a deep red, like a maroon, but brighter. 3) The seats and door
panels
> are brown with
> brown carpet. The brown is medium like a saddle color. Anyone know the
name
> of the interior colors?
>
> Any answers, info, or referrals on these questions would be so
appreciated!
> Thanks.
>
> Virginia
> 1974 TR6
> vhalstead@linkline.com

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