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  • 1947 indian chief NEED PAINT CODE

    need 47 indian chief paint code and or name for red, must be current usable code and name

  • #2
    Hello,

    The original was a Dupont Delux Air Dry Enamel - Indian Red. Beyond that, I don't know what the official code is.

    However, the IMC 2003 Vintage Chief used what they called a "Century Red," which is the closest modern paint I'm aware of. Visually, I can't tell the difference between the original '47 color and this Century Red.

    Paint Code: Century Red
    L1159-HL

    I'm going to be restoring another '47 within the next couple of years here, and this is the color I'm going to be putting on the bike.

    Good luck,

    -Brian

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    • #3
      Ah yes the ever elusive Indian red. Brian, who's paint is Century Red and what is the type? My 47 Chief resto is crying fror it.
      Tom

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      • #4
        Dupont Premier Base Coat, the code should be Dupont Stock. Somthing about Indian used Alt. #1 on all paint codes? (just a blirp from my archives).

        In short, the code is Dupont's.

        -B

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