BEST LOOKING M-38A1 COLOR
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BEST LOOKING M-38A1 COLOR
Some of us remember new or near new M-38A1 Jeeps in their factory fresh or near factory fresh original 2430 OD SG paint. the 2430 was a very eye pleasing color.
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Re: BEST LOOKING M-38A1 COLOR
I like seeing M38A1's in 24087 OD. Very nice shade!
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Re: BEST LOOKING M-38A1 COLOR
Depends on the era of one's exposure to military trucks, many Viet Nam vets are partial to Forrest Green or Camoflage pattern as that is what they were familiar with.
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Re: BEST LOOKING M-38A1 COLOR
I personally like 24087 SG OD color.
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Re: BEST LOOKING M-38A1 COLOR
Getting paint sent to NZ is problematic, is it possible to get the tinting instructions for the colors you are referring to? My Jeep desperately needs a paint job!!!
Thanks
Ian
Thanks
Ian
Ian J
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New Zealand
1941 Willys MB
1953 M38A1 Nekaf
1998 Land Rover Wolf 90
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Re: BEST LOOKING M-38A1 COLOR
Do you have a PPG or DuPont Dealer over there?
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Re: BEST LOOKING M-38A1 COLOR
Hi Joel,
yes, we have both PPG & DuPont. Are the formula numbers theirs?
Thanks
Ian
yes, we have both PPG & DuPont. Are the formula numbers theirs?
Thanks
Ian
Ian J
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1953 M38A1 Nekaf
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Re: BEST LOOKING M-38A1 COLOR
I used to have 14087, 24087, 34087 OD mixed by those in plain old fashioned enamel. back in the 60's- 70's before the hobby caught on. DuPont had it in their automotive catalogs back then. My lab tested PPG paints for a project and PPG supplied a formula for 24087.. They may still list a formula at their factory.
This is before I bought Gov't Surplus Paint thru DRMO. I have not had it mixed since.
This is before I bought Gov't Surplus Paint thru DRMO. I have not had it mixed since.
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HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
7 MIL SPEC MAINTAINED MV'S
COL. BRUNO BROOKS (ARMY MOTORS) IS MY HERO
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
7 MIL SPEC MAINTAINED MV'S
COL. BRUNO BROOKS (ARMY MOTORS) IS MY HERO
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