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[Johnnyblackbird]

Hi Johnnyblackbird from NSW Australia, I have recently purchased a 67 MK 4 sprite in good original condition. There is something about the sprite that appeals to me and I think the MK 4 is a little harder to find in this country. I am looking to respray the ole girl in its original colour which is Tartan red. However, there are a lot of tartan reds out there. Is there any way I can track down the original colour code?
Regards

 

[Basil]

Welcome to BCF, Johnny! Be sure to post some pictures!
You will want to jumping at our Spridgets forum here, which is a very active section on BCF.

 

[Johnnyblackbird]

Welcome to BCF, Johnny! Be sure to post some pictures!
You will want to jumping at our Spridgets forum here, which is a very active section on BCF.

 

[Basil]

Johnny, you quoted my post but didn't say anything?

 

[Johnnyblackbird]

 

[Johnnyblackbird]

 

[JPSmit]

looks great!

 

[Johnnyblackbird]

looks great!

Thanks JPSmit. I actually drove it back home from Sydney around 400 klms sat on 60 mph, ran beautifully.

 

[Johnnyblackbird]

 

[DavidApp]

Hello Johnny

Welcome to the forum.

Great looking Sprite.

You may have to get the paint shop to do a colour match from a section that has been under cover so it has not faded.

My sister lives in Coleambally NSW. I visited the area some years ago. Really enjoyed it.

David

 

[somewhatspritely]

Paint codes for tartan red should be:

BMC RD9
AWBG 20817, 32046
ICI 3770
DITZ 71062, DITZ 71416
DUP 8204
RM 8534R

 

[Johnnyblackbird]

Paint codes for tartan red should be:

BMC RD9
AWBG 20817, 32046
ICI 3770
DITZ 71062, DITZ 71416
DUP 8204
RM 8534R

Thanks somewhatspritely, a few to choose from. Some of the tartan red colours look almost maroon.
Regards

 

[somewhatspritely]

It's probably optimistic to think all the tartan red cars came out the factory the same shade

Thanks,

Grant.

 

[Johnnyblackbird]

Hi Johnnyblackbird from NSW Australia, I have recently purchased a 67 MK 4 sprite in good original condition. There is something about the sprite that appeals to me and I think the MK 4 is a little harder to find in this country. I am looking to respray the ole girl in its original colour which is Tartan red. However, there are a lot of tartan reds out there. Is there any way I can track down the original colour code?
Regards

Hi,
Another little issue I have with the sprite is the bonnet seems to be rubbing on the front cooper can. I have tried to adjust the can without much luck. I have replaced the rear rubbers under the bonnet. Is there an issue with the 1275 engine been a little higher than the 1198??
Regards
Johnnyblackbird

 

[Basil]

Hey Johnny, now that you've introduced yourself, you can visit the "Spridgets" forum we have here and post any specific questions there (and likely get many more responses).

Cheers