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fatwood1
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 Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 3:47 pm Post subject: 74 Westy - paint code 9643 - not on any list? |
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In trying to decode my M-code plate on my 74 Westy, I have found a paint code that is not on any list that I can find on the net. That section of code reads 992549
If I understand the code correctly, 9925 is the paint code and 49 is the interior code. Yes? If so, what was the original color with this code? |
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busdaddy
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Possibly, but it doesn't sound like a code for Westfalia, post a pic of your M plate.
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meester_jamie
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Is there a sticker near your m-code plate,,
that sticker says the paint code L65K for example |
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fatwood1
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| Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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| busdaddy wrote: |
| Possibly, but it doesn't sound like a code for Westfalia, post a pic of your M plate. |
Cam is not working right now....found that out when I tried to take that very picture.
Here is the way the tag reads.
42 052 224
507
992549 D55 P22 073 227
42 4 7716 US 2219 41
Here is what alltheprettybuses.com had
Decode Results:
Production Date: October 25, 1973
Exported To: USA, Seattle
Designation: 7 Seater Micro Bus
Engine KW (BHP): 50 (6
Transmission Type: manual
Engine: *
Transmission Code: -
Extras Code: 147
Paint / Interior
Paint Scheme:
Paint Codes:
Paint Notes:
Interior Scheme: camping red
Interior Material: cloth
Interior Notes:
Options
507: Vent wings in cab doors
D55: Code Group: 020,032,047,094,103,187,240,507 (1970) / Specifications for the USA / Speedo in miles, Sealed beam headlamps, Rear window defroster, Back-up lamps, Side marker reflectors... (?) (1974)
P22: Westfalia interrior type P22
073: Pop-up roof campmobile
227: Detachable headrest in cab
Every thing matches what I have, just no listing for paint colors here either. |
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peaceful warrior
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I think the paint code sticker is behind the drivers seat. Check it out.
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fatwood1
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| Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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| Sorry, forgot to say there is no sticker, just the plate. |
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jusphotos
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fatwood1
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| Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks Justin...now that has me even more confused....? Lol |
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peaceful warrior
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| Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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I've got one in this color scheme. I will look and see if I can find a paint code in the morning.
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fatwood1
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| Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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| thanks PW....guess I should have mentioned I am sure this is not OG paint. Might be OG color, but not OG paint. That is what I was trying to figure out. |
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peaceful warrior
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| fatwood1 wrote: |
| thanks PW....guess I should have mentioned I am sure this is not OG paint. Might be OG color, but not OG paint. That is what I was trying to figure out. |
The paint code sticker on my bus reads;
leuchtorange L 20 B
pastellweise L 90 D
Hope that helps you out. My bus is OG paint and looks similar.
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hazetguy
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i am pretty sure that Westfalias of that year (and probably others) don't have paint code stickers. there has been much discussion about this in the past, and i don't think anyone has come up with a pic of a '74 Westfalia paint code sticker because (i'm pretty sure) Westfalia did the painting. i know my '74 does not have a paint code sticker.
here is an on-site link to a 1974 color brochure: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/lit/74colors.php
here is a link to a lengthy discussion about this: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=164390
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peaceful warrior
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My 73 Westy has a paint code sticker behind the drivers seat. It reads;
leuchtorange L 20 B. It is the same color orange as the 73 deluxe that I got the other paint code from.
I can take a pic of it if you'd like to prove it.
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fatwood1
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| Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 11:03 am Post subject: |
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| PW... is your code on the M tag the same as mine? |
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Mark
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Our 74' (gone but not forgotten Karl  ) had the paint decal behind the passenger seat. It's long gone since we had the bodywork/paint done, but I'll see if I can dig up an old photo of it, assuming I took one?!
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busdaddy
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My 1974 P27 has a sticker.
Fatwood, are you absolutely sure you are reading every number on that plate correctly? I can't say I've ever seen 7 seater microbus and Westfalia on the same plate. The model should be something like 2319 43.
Just for reference the M# for Brilliant orange with Camping orange upholstery is 922609.
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peaceful warrior
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Here is the M-code plate from the 73 Westy.
And from the 73 Hardtop conversion....2 tone paint.
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fatwood1
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Bus has been on blocks for the last couple of days waiting for the new Vanco's to be installed. Got them in today, but need to pick up a lug stud tomorrow before I can finish installing them.
Once I get it back on the ground, I will double check the code to be 100% sure I read it right. Cam is now working so I will either post a pic of the tag if I had it right from the beginning or feel like a real fool if I read it wrong. |
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fatwood1
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OK...my head is now in the very cold Florida sand. I read the tag wrong. The paint/interior code is 922649.
This means it was Pastel White.
Something a bit odd though. The interior code is 49 which comes back as camping red on all the de-code site, but the brochure hazetguy posted says Pastel White came with Blue Green Plaid. The interior in the bus IS Blue Green Plaid..... Who knows? |
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jusphotos
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| Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Well, looks like you got to the bottom of it. Are you going to make her original? |
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