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Finny wrote:

I don't understand the TRIM codes. The two numbers for the interior trim colour combinations.

Hi Finny
Love your work
The two trim numbers work as follows
The first numbers are the GMH exterior colour combination which is what the workers who build the car use to paint it, and the second are for the interior trim. The actual paint codes are Dulux (Dulon) or other paint company codes that repairers will find in their paint books.
531-985 ; 531 is the GMH exterior code for a single tone Cameo Beige vehicle, 985 is the interior trim code Floral Green & Madison Grey
672-1053 ; 672 is Cameo Beige w/Snowcrest top and 1053 is Rose Coral & Barossa Maroon trim
715-1053 ; 715 is Snowcrest w/Cameo Beige top
Im sure there other combos for Cameo Beige and there are probably 100 for Snowcrest White.
Clear as mud

I had the same learning curve when I put together a HQ-Z paint code page but having a spreadsheet with all the names and combos in front of you makes it so much easier.
cheers Leroy
ps my page is http://gallery.oldholden.com/Mr_Jones/

Appologies to Steve, this was his thread. I just jumped on in my early days without knowing any proticols.
I haven't even met Steve It was his idea to get it started.
Great idea Steve.

Happy to help, I can see a need for the images and a register/list.

Thanks for the info Leroy. Yes, I actually have the full list for Exterior paint colours, Just wondering if there is a similar list for interior trim codes.
The 585 refers to "Dulon" paint in a solid colour (not metalic)
Unfortunately, I can't see the first number in the TRIM codes lining up with the exterior paint codes or the actual colours on the cars?

I assumed that the TRIM codes only referred to the interior options.
In the original manual it just says "The trim numbers represent the paint colour combination and trim combination"
Under PAINT it says " The paint numbers represent exterior paint material and colour identification of the basic or lower colour"

This is a sample from the colour chart. Quality is not great.

I typed that list a few years back. Found here http://www.fbekholden.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=929. Its incomplete as you have figured...

So judging by the amount of requests Ive seen on here in regards to trim colours it would probably be worth doing up a similar list for them or adding it to your existing one ,I know I got 2 different responses to my numbers when i asked the question Anybody keen?...Finny?

Finny would you like to do a swap I have a copy of the interior trim codes Im after the early combination numbers, PM me if you want a copy.
Once you list has enough entries you will see that all the cars with
511 as the first numbers on the trim line will always be a single tone Honey Beige regardless of the second set of trim numbers. Also arrange your list by the trim line and you might see the pattern.
Think of it this way say you bought a new HQ in Glacier White the tag will look like this
for Black int;
TRIM 1821-10X
PAINT 568-13134
Medium Blue int;
TRIM 1821 14X
PAINT 568-13134
Flax int;
TRIM 1821 18X
PAINT 568-13134
Different external colours could have more than one interior trim to suit.

HTH
Leroy

Thanks Mr Jones, that is very helpful information. Our research is on a roll.

Here is another plate for you Finny....

Snowcrest White / Cameo Beige

Hey Finny, fixed the mix up with Strogger. Had the ID Plate from his 225 22659 FB Lilac Grey under my Standard sedan. Put the right tag under my 215.

FB-215 2356-S

Factory "Morning Grey" Finish 585-9699



















FB/225 25433M Rare Reefshell Coral 585-9898 Cathay Grey 585-9900
























FB/225 - 21466M Pyramid Coral 585-9700 Grecian White 585-9562


















FB215-2038-A Honey Beige 585-9895

















FB-225 35430-S Factory Seagull Grey 585-9892 / 585-9900 Cathay Grey

Hey guys, what a fantastic thing is going on here, Finny keep up the good work as well as the rest.
Here is my FB Special wagon. I will post pics as soon as I can work it out.
Body FB229-3922-A
TRIM 332-889
PAINT 253-2327
INSERT 256-9640
TOP 253-2327

Havent seen any other car here with this colour scheme.

Now get this, I live in Hervey Bay Qld, and the postcode for our city is 4655....The spooky part..the body number is FB4655B.
Bought it sight unseen from out in the country.
Thanks
Dan[/img]

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As promised and I think a FB wagon from Adelaide.
Dan

Hi Dan, that's cool. My 215 Standard which is the second last plate I posted is my post code here in Annandale "2038" on the ID Tag.

Steve

I wonder how many others will ever experience this phenomininin.

More plates for you Finny.

***Note the wacky Melbourne Tag with "M" after the model number of Greg Gibson's EK Wagon.

Steve





Greg Gibson's EK-229M-11135 "585-9931" The Car also has the early FB Twilight Turquoise Paint Code!











Karen & Mini's FB Wagon

***Early FB 229-673-A Duco Lucerne Blue 256-9695 Alpine Blue 253-9641















Denzo's FB-25952-S 585-0115 Wedgwood Blue 585-9562 Grecian White


















The Jackson's FB-215-1696-S 256- 9690 Early Duco Belmont Green
















Mr Tabone's EK-225AUT 2365-A 585- 0245 Strata Blue Snowcrest White 585-0246

Snowcrest white 585-0246 .... 219-1877-S Jacksons collection

Was at a mates farm during the week practising for my truck license and found this old girl under a pine tree the tag is hard to read but i think it is the following
EK 225 5152 A
741 1047
585 9931
585 0246
sorry couldnt read the chassis number too much rust and no engine
Twilight Turquiose w/Snowcrest roof and Mosaic Turquoise & Athens Grey interior

cheers Leroy
ps did you get my pm steve?
edit changed photo linky