MG MGB and MGB GT Tech Talk
restoring a 1976 MGB which is a faded orangy color but I believe it to be some shade of Red.
Would anyone know the color code number or the color name for the 1976 year models. appreciate any info available out there. thanks Capt Rick
The Moss (MGB-12, page 68) catalog lists three possibilities:
Flamenco Red (Orange Red) 1975-77 Factory code =BLVC 133
Ditzler # 72144
DuPont # 43661
Damask Red (Maroon) 73-77 BLVC 99
Ditzler # 71064
DuPont # 8819
Bracken (Muddy Orange) 74-76 BLVC 93
Ditzler # 60760
DuPont # 43275
An auto paint store ought to have sample books so you can determine which shade you prefer. Just make sure that you look at the books in daylight. Fluorescent or incandescent light will drastically change the appearance.
A Heritage Certificate would tell you the original color of your car, so you can match it exactly, if you are concerned with originality. If not, paint whatever color suits your eye.
NAME FACTORY CODE COLOR VEHICLE
Bracken (BLVC 93) Muddy Orange RD/GT
Damask Red (RD 5 or BLVC 99) Maroon RD/GT
Flamenco Red (BLVC 133) Orange Red RD only
From Moss Motors
Catalog MGB-09
Page 68-69
Ed
Look in the trunk or door jam to see which one of the colors matches up.
Try:
http://www.teglerizer.com/mgstuff/mgbcolors1.htm
for pictures of a lot of the color, along with codes.
Takes a while to download.
H.
