Engine colour paint code

Post by **marktp** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:10 am

This has probably been asked before but please bear with me as I am new! I am currently restoring a 4-door 1958 MM which has now got a reconditioned engine and gearbox - before I put the engine back in the engine bay I would like to respray it. Does anyone know what the green engine colour is called and better still have a paint code for it?

Out of interest - I am an expat living in New Zealand - there are a lot of Morris minors here - I suppose it helps that they don't put salt on the road. My own car is a bit jaded but completely rust free - it needs lots of loving attention but is basically sound.

Post by **MoggyTech** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:47 am

The paint was simply referred to as BMC Green AFAIK. ESM Part Number TIN101. If you mix Japlac British Racing Green with Japlac Jet black using a 50/50 mix, you will get a very close match.

Post by **marktp** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:57 am

Many thanks for this - I'll get on to it straight away! By the way, I shall be respraying the body a different colour (the original is a sickly pea green which is badly chipped) - what colour is your traveller?