Carmine Red was used on post 1977 cars, it replaced Damask which is darker.
Carmine is halfway between Damask and Tartan Red. We reprayed my '78 GT in
Carmine twin pack. I get a alot of favourable comments about the colour -
though this could be because the car is just out of the paintshop which
would even make Tundra look good? See example
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~spridget/chrisMGBGT2.jpg
Tartan Red(RD9)would look fantastic, though didn't Flame Red(BLVC61)replace
Tartan Red in 1969? - not sure this matters though? I think Flame is is more
orange than Tartan.
Chris Nevard
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-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Tegler [mailto:wizardz@amdyne.net]
Sent: 31 March 1999 05:05
To: BMack; mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: There's RED and there's RED (Color Question)
I believe your looking for what's called carmine red
-----Original Message-----
From: BMack <bmack99@home.com>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, March 30, 1999 5:04 PM
Subject: There's RED and there's RED (Color Question)
>Well here I am an MGB owner again!!! After 20 yrs. I took the plunge and
>bought a '73B Roadster. It was involved in a little rear ender so I got it
>for $700 and have found all the parts to repair it (used) for about $300.
>
>Now the question, we're making this into our 2nd driver (other vehicle is
my
>restoration shops '92 Chev p-up)and my wife wants it RED...not just
>fire-engine you know but a deep red like a fire-hydrant she says.....
>
>Is there a stock MG color that fills this bill? Moss motors catalogue says
>Damask Red is maroon????
>
>Can someone out there help me. The car was originally Harvest Gold and has
>been re-sprayed Ford medium Blue.
>
>Thanks
>Bryce Mack
>Classic Auto Restoration Services
>'65 Austin Healey BJ-8
>'57 TR-3 Smallmouth
>'37 Buick
>'35 Chev Master
>Pers Webpage: http://members.home.net/bmack99/
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