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Need Help with Paint and Trim Codes
« on: April 08, 2024, 07:50:26 PM »
Hello,

The paint tag on my 63CJ3B is 134 with trim 67.  Can anyone confirm these colors?  I think its Omaha orange or Indian ceramic but hard to tell because it looks like its been repainted some kind of metallic green but there were some reddish orange colors inside the engine bay.  No idea what 67 is for.
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Re: Need Help with Paint and Trim Codes
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2024, 09:14:01 PM »
Shark,
Have you visited the paint section on the Specs And Tech Tips section of the 3B Page?
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Re: Need Help with Paint and Trim Codes
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2024, 06:37:30 AM »
yessir but not clear

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Re: Need Help with Paint and Trim Codes
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2024, 02:46:12 PM »
Yes, it is confusing on the website because the Ditzler 1962 sheet I have there, lists 134 as Omaha Orange, but the 1963 sheet there calls Omaha Orange 135, and lists 134 as Olive Drab. 

I also have a Martin Senour sheet for 1958-63 which calls Omaha Orange 135.

I don't have any listing for a 67 Trim Code.

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Re: Need Help with Paint and Trim Codes
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2024, 03:04:13 PM »
I finally got back to looking.  Derek summed it up.  If your repaints are quick, most of the hard-to-get-to surfaces will be ignored possibly showing the original color.  Other places to confirm that orange color would be the inside of the tool box lid and one of the tub mounts.  If you can lift the tub off the frame and see what the color is above the pad (not the easiest to do if you're not planning on removing the tub).  Also the underside of the hump right above the transfer case.  There the tub gets coated with oil and dirt and can preserve the paint (it was on mine). 

I would also lean towards the Omaha Orange vs. the Olive drab.  Amazing that your paint tag is still intact.  Is there any originality to the seats?  If I'm reading correctly, that trim could refer to the upholstery.  I looked back to the '61 codes and they are 2-digit.  The '63's are all 3-digit.  Is your serial no. early or right in the middle of 1963? 
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Re: Need Help with Paint and Trim Codes
« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2024, 04:33:47 PM »
Unfortunately the whole tub has been removed and sandblasted.  I was curious but not sure the orange is what I want.  I am actually leaning towards painting it foam green.