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djkeev
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Ahwahnee
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Do you have a paper sticker like this near the driver's door?
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djkeev
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Van Wrangler
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Looks like Savannah Beige Metallic, code LH1V.
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dixoncj
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| Indeed- Savannah Beige Metallic |
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pioneer1
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| Indeed- Savannah Beige Metallic |
What a great city  good name for a westy too
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mikls63rag
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I have the same color van...the wife hates that color...I'm not too fond of it either.
Psst...its for sale!
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PDXWesty
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Paint the top to match the body color. It will look much better.
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timichango
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| Paint the top to match the body color. It will look much better. |
Disagree. Love the color offset of the pop-top. Might just be for nostalgic reasons, since I think they look more retro. But I like the look better than the color-matched ones I see all around.
According to the color charts/posts linked above, my Flash Silver van should have a white top—but it is, in fact, a very light grey. Not white. This was obvious when we had the top off to change out the tent. I'd be very interested in finding an accurate & comprehensive source for pop-top paint codes.
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djkeev
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| Paint the top to match the body color. It will look much better. |
Disagree. Love the color offset of the pop-top. Might just be for nostalgic reasons, since I think they look more retro. But I like the look better than the color-matched ones I see all around.
According to the color charts/posts linked above, my Flash Silver van should have a white top—but it is, in fact, a very light grey. Not white. This was obvious when we had the top off to change out the tent. I'd be very interested in finding an accurate & comprehensive source for pop-top paint codes. |
Yeah, I've got to agree with the contrast of body and Pop Top. When Chrome disappeared from the "modern" automobile I wasn't thrilled with the monochromatic look of the new cars with plastic bumpers painted to match the body. I've become used to it as the years have ticked by and now own them (what choice do you have?) but I still appreciate automotive contrast. There is a thread on here where someone painted the grille on their Vanagon to match the body! To each their own. Must be a "kid" who didn't grow up with chrome and two tone! 
As I progress with the "Rehab" of this Van I'll pull the top this winter and take the front luggage portion to have the unfaded portion (that is covered by the rear portion when closed) computer analyzed and have a mix made up. When I do I'll share it on here for all to learn from.
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Jake de Villiers
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| Paint the top to match the body color. It will look much better. |
Disagree. Love the color offset of the pop-top. Might just be for nostalgic reasons, since I think they look more retro. But I like the look better than the color-matched ones I see all around.
According to the color charts/posts linked above, my Flash Silver van should have a white top—but it is, in fact, a very light grey. Not white. This was obvious when we had the top off to change out the tent. I'd be very interested in finding an accurate & comprehensive source for pop-top paint codes. |
Absolutely! I love the white pop-top and I'm fond of the chrome bumpers too... 
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