What is the correct paint colour for oct 68 Traveller

Post by **malpad** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 7:53 pm

Hi There,

Wondering if anyone can advise on the correct colour of my Oct 1968 Traveller was informed by the previous owner that it was Trafalgar Blue and that this is a rover colour. Log book says its Blue. have looked on motif site says there is no such thing as Trafalgur Blue. Only persian bermuda and teal blue. The traveller is 2 different shades of blue at present and is in bad need of a respray, Can anyone please advise will try to attach a image before stripped down and attach.

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Post by **bigginger** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 7:58 pm

There WAS a Trafalgar Blue (very common) which is available in two slightly different shades, I'm told

Post by **malpad** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:16 pm

Thanks Bigginger,
can you suggest what i look for. Is it called trafalgar Blue, is it a rover colour and can it be bought over the counter in halfords or is it a more specilaist paint supplier.

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Post by **alex_holden** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:35 pm

It's a BMC/BL colour, though some paint factors might have it wrongly listed under Rover. The BMC/BL paint code is BU37. You might be able to get a can mixed up for you at Halfords.

Post by **bigginger** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:37 pm

I don't think you'll get lucky in Halfords, and I don't think it was a Rover colour. All the big Mog shops will be able to get hold of it, and I can't imagine why Bully aren't listing it. Maybe supply problems

Post by **Peetee** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:48 pm

I have had it mixed at Halfords. It was about 5 years ago but as they still provide the same service it should still be available. Other moggie colours are still obtainable. I think traffy blue was listed under Leyland. One word of caution though It's possible your car has the later shade. The paint mix supplied is the earlier shade. It has a hint of green in comparison with the later type which (to my eye) is a pure blue with no additional colour cast.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:16 pm

Look at the colour chart posted at the top of this section of threads!

Post by **mike.perry** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:02 pm

My 1968 Traveller is Trafalgar Blue, it says so on the Heritage Certificate.
Paint code is BU 37

Post by **ASL642** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:43 pm

Watch out though! There are 2 BU 37's 1968 and 1971. The 1971 colour was used on the Morris/Austin 1100/1300's and is slightly lighter than the earlier colour used on Morris Minors.

Post by **bigginger** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 1:03 am

bigginger wrote:available in two slightly different shades, I'm told

Peetee wrote:One word of caution though It's possible your car has the later shade.

Post by **Kevin** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:50 am

I have had it mixed at Halfords. It was about 5 years ago but as they still provide the same service it should still be available.

That's right I had a couple of cans of smoke grey made up earlier this year it will be listed under BLMC or the colour and Trafalgar Blue is a very common colour.