DennyZ Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Does anyone know the corresponding modern paint codes for the '51-'52 colors Sunset Red Metallic and Packard Ivory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Any PPG dealer worth his salt can get that info for you thru their color library. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennyZ Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 I haven't asked, but I don't think their library cross-references go back to 1952 . . . I know it didn't for my '41. I'll find out.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 We regularly get paint codes or their modern equivalents (called offsets) for cars back into the early 30's thru the Ditzler Color Library. Have your supplier phone them at 800-647-6050. Not sure they will give info to a private citizen or if you have to be a shop but worth a try. For example, in 1931 Chev used a "Cellini Green" on wheels. Same color was used on '68 VW as "Sumatra Green". If you have the color name and/or the application they can likely help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlK Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Thanks guys. I just called Ditzler and they gave me the paint code for Jamaica Yellow which is what I need for my 56 Clipper Hot Rod. I called the local dealer that handles PPG paint and they had the code in their books and can mix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpushbutton Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Since there have been no new Packards made in 51 years (well, 53-really) I think we can drop the "old" when reffering to Packards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1928Packard526 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 John —I believe old is a relative term not an absolute. I think you would agree that my '28 Packard is an "old Packard" and that at 76, I am an "old man". The adjective is only a descriptor and any car over 50 years since manufacture certainly qualifies as "old" no matter the marque.Pete P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 but does the 90 year old with his twin-six consider you the kid with the new Packard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1928Packard526 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I can't speak for that 90 year old with the twin-six, but he can call me anything he wants from his perspective. In his world I might just be the "kid" with a "new" Packard. It all fits with the adjectives "old" and "new" being relative rather than absolute, which was my point.Pete P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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