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Old 08-21-2020, 09:50 AM
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I know this is a little off topic, but was wondering if anyone can give me a paint code for the flight red color. Looking for something that doesn't have to be oem. Am restoring a "46 and not concerned about it being a "show" bike. Thanks
 
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You may want to contact, The Antique Motorcycle Club of America. https://www.antiquemotorcycle.org/
 
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fire engine bright red then it is
 
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When I bought my '46 WL it was red, brought in a bobbed fender to have my guy match the existing paint. Turned out the red was a Mack Truck color, go figure. Not saying it was the correct red, but it was a nice darker red from Mack.
 
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Indian red the darker one all through the many years was American LA France fire engine red - dupont

small companys like morotcycles used available So not to spend extra on special colors in the proprietary realm
 
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