Auburn V12 engine color

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23 Nov 2012 20:22 #23959 by Robbie Marenzi

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A few years ago I was at Hershey and met Jay Engler, when he saw I'd bought a can of Bill Hirsch's Auburn green engine paint, he told me to go back and change it for Packard green which was closer to the original Auburn colour. Jay's the 1931-1936 Auburn Club Technician.

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22 Nov 2012 05:34 #23947 by mikespeed35

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I don't know the color of Auburn 12's, so I can't answer that question Chad. CORDially Mike

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21 Nov 2012 23:25 #23942 by Curt Schulze

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That looks like a Ross steering box. Wouldn't that be black?

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21 Nov 2012 22:32 #23941 by RandyEma

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Sorry This one should be grey. Randy

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21 Nov 2012 20:02 #23938 by 61xlch

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How about John-Deere-green at Duesenberg A engine?
Does it match?

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21 Nov 2012 12:35 #23931 by Chad Thomas

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I thought they should be the same as the Auburn 12? the color on my block is pretty close to the color on TEQ's origianal 12's.

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21 Nov 2012 05:12 #23930 by mikespeed35

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John Deer Green is good for L-29 Cord Chad.
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21 Nov 2012 01:30 #23929 by

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Nope... this club will accept just about anything... Plastic or green.

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20 Nov 2012 23:38 #23926 by Chad Thomas

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So I should return my John Deere green?

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19 Nov 2012 17:09 #23907 by

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Did a little google search and came up with more info. This is from the internet where we all know everything is always correct.... right? I would verify before using.

paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorcodedi ... size=large

They have the paint code for DuPont Bell green as 93 546. Also gives a Ditzler code of 40648. The chip shown on this page is what my paint looks like. Remember... not all monitors show colors the same. Mine shows it as Bell telephone green, same as my engines.

Use this info with caution as I have not see actual paint.

Good luck. Hope this helps.

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19 Nov 2012 16:49 #23906 by

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Martin Senour paints available at Napa.

10130 is the correct code. I have compared this to my 4 original blocks and it matches. There will be another code in front of this number denoting the type of paint you use.... I have used the standard single stage with nice results. The paint store will help you with that info.

I'm sure you can get this converted to other paint systems if they have the correct cross reference. It's basically the old Bell Telephone green for what that is worth. Randy is correct, it's olive... I'm not sure anyone sells this proper color either.

Not sure why this information is so hard to come by.

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19 Nov 2012 07:37 #23905 by 61xlch

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K Clark wrote: We are told that that there is a manual guide line being put together??? Who is going to make those calls?????
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Thats an important issue. I already asked for it in another thread.
In my opinion it is essential for the future of our cars and our club to make some restoration guide lines. Not a "how to disassamble....", but the basic facts as correct colors and platings, nuts and bolts, correct wood work, wheel sizes, and so on...
Some day the older wise guys are gone and nobody knows. The Club Technicians should collect all this knowledge if they are willing to share it.

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18 Nov 2012 23:52 #23904 by RandyEma

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Yes the water plate is the right color. Randy

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18 Nov 2012 23:35 #23903 by Curt Schulze

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K Clark wrote: Very interesting that people tell us that it is the incorrect color, but the buck stops there, what is the correct color????
We are told that that there is a manual guide line being put together??? Who is going to make those calls?????
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Well, in the pix above, the blue would be deemed incorrect. The dark green would probably pass the Auburn judges. Colors viewed on the computer can vary alot depending on the monitor and the camera that took the pix.

I don't think the restoration guidelines will be come a reality until this web site is upgraded.

I would think you would be instrumental in making those calls for the L-29's It is a volunteer kind of thing.

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Very interesting that people tell us that it is the incorrect color, but the buck stops there, what is the correct color????
We are told that that there is a manual guide line being put together??? Who is going to make those calls?????
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18 Nov 2012 21:15 #23898 by Curt Schulze

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It looks good in the pix.

It is best to email me:

<a href="mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url]

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18 Nov 2012 19:30 #23896 by 61xlch

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the water jacket cover has the correct color?

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18 Nov 2012 18:52 #23895 by Curt Schulze

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Dave, PM sent

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18 Nov 2012 18:12 #23892 by DavidK

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Curt, could you please pm me the color too.
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18 Nov 2012 17:07 #23890 by Curt Schulze

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Andreas, PM sent

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18 Nov 2012 16:32 #23888 by 61xlch

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I just ordered Bill Hirschs paint, assuming its the correct color.
Could anybody please tell us the correct paint manufacturer and/or color number?

Or is this a secret? :rolleyes:

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18 Nov 2012 13:42 #23887 by Curt Schulze

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Hi Craig, PM sent

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18 Nov 2012 05:33 #23886 by CraigBirkhold

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Randy, Would you be so kind to recommend the most correct paint manufacturer/paint number(engine heat tested) for the olive drab Auburn engine color? This information would be helpful to the community of Auburn owners. As always, everyone appreciates and values your advise to make sure things are restored as best a possible. :rolleyes: Thanks again, Craig B.

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18 Nov 2012 03:56 #23885 by mikespeed35

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Try John Forsythe in Fremont OH. Phone 419-332-8296.
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17 Nov 2012 22:44 #23883 by RandyEma

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Hello . there is not differance in color between 8cyl and 12 cyl .And Hirschs color has never been correct for any Auburn. Randy

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17 Nov 2012 18:28 #23878 by auburnandyscar

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Greetings- I have looked and see that the 12's are a different shade of 'green' than the 8 cylinder cars. could anyone point me toward a mix\name\color recipe for the more olive shaded paint? The paint available from Bill Hirsch appears to be the std "Auburn green"
Thank you for your time.

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