Official color code thread (need pics)

oregonfj · 01-23-08, 05:41 PM

78 Dune beige with cygnus white top and bezel.

Herky · 02-11-08, 02:41 PM

I asked this question about 2 years ago and still haven't heard a solid answer. Is the factory color for the top and the bezel the same? And if so is it Cygnus white for a '79?

thanks

TJDIV · 02-13-08, 09:31 PM

So...

Bull...

Can we do Olive Green #653?

PLEASE?

KY Longhunter · 02-13-08, 09:49 PM

I recently saw this FJ40 for sale on EBAY. I had never seen this color before..but like it a lot. The listing said the truck was from Argentina.

Kind of looks like 653.

KY Longhunter · 02-13-08, 09:50 PM

Sorry, meant to type 615 for Salonika olive.

Vortec_Cruiser · 02-14-08, 12:02 AM

#653 Olive Green

kar5555 · 02-14-08, 07:18 PM

I realize these pics are from 2005, but if your still cruising around, what is the color code for the 3rd cruiser at the bottom?

Robert LaDuke · 02-15-08, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herky

I asked this question about 2 years ago and still haven't heard a solid answer. Is the factory color for the top and the bezel the same? And if so is it Cygnus white for a '79?

thanks

Yes

oregonfj · 02-15-08, 09:17 AM

Yes x 2

TJDIV · 02-15-08, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Vortec_Cruiser

#653 Olive Green

I like.

I think it'd look sharp on a troopy.

Teebag · 04-11-08, 01:20 AM

Lots of pics of 653 anyone with pics of 637?

wesintl · 05-18-08, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by wesintl

That's why I tend to think it's coronado beige... I don't think the other 2 colors were used on 40's at that time. esp a colors very similar to each other. My gut feeling is they would use 1 out of those 3. I don't know though. I've seen coronado beige listed in old lit but never vovanic or lily.. maybe somone can correct me though, wouldn't be the first time

I can drive the 40 by and we can compare the colors.... they look very similar

Well, along with installing some fresh windshield glass Treeroot brought over the holy grail of Toyota paint codes. We sifted though all the old colors Compared with some different paint spots on the cruiser. under the window frame was some really clean non faded paint but in the end a chip from the glove box led us to believe this is the correct color. 1276 Sundune white. I believe mine was built in dec 63 like el jefe's and it stamped with a 4 on the frame for 1964 model. Tan cruiser.

thecrazygreek · 05-18-08, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wesintl

Well, along with installing some fresh windshield glass Treeroot brought over the holy grail of Toyota paint codes. We sifted though all the old colors Compared with some different paint spots on the cruiser. under the window frame was some really clean non faded paint but in the end a chip from the glove box led us to believe this is the correct color. 1276 Sundune white. I believe mine was built in dec 63 like el jefe's and it stamped with a 4 on the frame for 1964 model. Tan cruiser.

You should share those books here on mud. (if they have anything new to add). Take some high res pics and post em up!

My wife said no FJ! · 05-18-08, 07:46 PM

Thanks for sharing Wes, I was hoping it was a Tan color...and that sample looks much nicer than the 'old band-aid' color it turns into after 40 years. The only problem now is that while I want to go with the original color, Sundune White...my daughter wants Capri Blue...which I also like...

treerootCO · 05-18-08, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by thecrazygreek

You should share those books here on mud. (if they have anything new to add). Take some high res pics and post em up!

Been hosted for some time now

Literature

jsaltlick · 06-01-08, 10:54 AM

I know this isn't a US color but I had a bitch of a time finding it.

Color code is 886- Seaside Blue

cleanpool2 · 06-01-08, 06:53 PM

I have a 75 fj40 where will I find the color code tag /
or do they even have tags with color codes on the vehicle.
not sure of color, could be beige, dune beige or white????
Thanks

Beast II · 07-02-08, 02:07 AM

Does this look like Beige 464 ? The plate is not legible.

tmarx · 07-02-08, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Beast II

Does this look like Beige 464 ? The plate is not legible.

Looks like it. Mine is..

Beast II · 07-02-08, 11:07 PM

I see that yours has power steering. Do you know of any suppliers over there that might have a RHD power steering setup ?

tmarx · 07-02-08, 11:54 PM

Not in ZA I'm afraid.The 40's were never released here.Some of the guys are fitting the 60 ser P/S

jsaltlick · 08-27-08, 10:05 AM

I've been obsessed with the Pumpkin orange color for a while. I did a 40 last year in Pollux Orange #304. CCOT website has the supposedly exact match formula from Al for the elusive pumpkin orange paint.

I took Al Jacob's formula (seen here Pumpkin Orange Color by Al Jacobs) and had a rattle can made up to see if I liked the shade.

Anyway, here's a pic. Al Jacob's color is sprayed on top half of the hood.. Pollux Orange #304 is sprayed on the bottom half.

Al's formula is a bit more reddish and butterscotch looking. Pollox is a bit sharper of a shade of orange and is closer to a DPW orange tone.

Either one looks great but I think I'm going with Al's on my next project!

(I'll see if I can get a better quality picture)

Vortec_Cruiser · 08-27-08, 10:21 AM

That pumpkin will certainly look great on a Cruiser!

jsaltlick · 09-01-08, 05:48 PM

painted my 45 with the CCOT pumpkin code: sweet!

(sorry for the lousy pic)

3doghouse · 09-01-08, 06:57 PM

J,

You made the right choice. That's a cool looking truck!

I do like the Pollux Orange #304... but it reminds me of a pushup

Reedo311 · 11-10-08, 09:33 PM

So it seems that the paint question about the silver/grey trim I was hoping to find on this thread wasn't really answered.

I've got a '72 808 Horizon Blue FJ40 and am looking for some information on what color to paint the following items: (all of which appear to be gray but are they the same gray?)

Front bumper
Rear bumperettes
seat frames (front and rear jump)
mirrors
ash tray
glove box door
gauge face plate cover
wiper motor
Wheels

I am trying to keep restore this one to original and would love to get the stock colors.

I found two on this thread
1) T1434 Gray Metallic
2) PPG 33071- 73 Toyota Warm silver poly

Any know the magic number? Thanks,

fj40er · 11-11-08, 07:07 AM

here are a few more pics. for you.

pics:

IMG]http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/fj40er/redfj40010.jpg[/IMG]

IowaFJ40 · 11-11-08, 07:56 AM

I really like the charcoal one in the above post. Mostly because you can see the white lettering on the tires turned inside

Are those just wagon wheels painted gloss black? They look too good to be...

KY Longhunter · 11-11-08, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teebag

Lots of pics of 653 anyone with pics of 637?

Did anyone ever find a picture of a 40 that was 637 Olive Green?

I'm still interested in seeing one.

I ordered and Olive Green Canvas Ehsan Soft Top recently, what colors does everyone suggest.

Should I go back to 464 Beige -or- some sort of Olive Green???

Texx · 11-20-08, 08:35 PM

The actual correct orange type color is called light dark persimmon. No, that's not a typo. I had a small amount of it made up. Still have it in the paint cabinet if anyone wants the code, pm me. Pumpkin/pollux never appeared in the us, fwiw.

QUOTE=jsaltlick;3604662]I've been obsessed with the Pumpkin orange color for a while. I did a 40 last year in Pollux Orange #304. CCOT website has the supposedly exact match formula from Al for the elusive pumpkin orange paint.

I took Al Jacob's formula (seen here Pumpkin Orange Color by Al Jacobs) and had a rattle can made up to see if I liked the shade.

Anyway, here's a pic. Al Jacob's color is sprayed on top half of the hood.. Pollux Orange #304 is sprayed on the bottom half.

Al's formula is a bit more reddish and butterscotch looking. Pollox is a bit sharper of a shade of orange and is closer to a DPW orange tone.

Either one looks great but I think I'm going with Al's on my next project!

(I'll see if I can get a better quality picture)[/QUOTE]