honda c50 1973 colour problem???

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jimfritz59
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honda c50 1973 colour problem???

Post by jimfritz59 » Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:58 pm

I have now found a 1973 Honda c50 it needs total restoration I have started it and the parts have gone off to be painted but before I can do so I need to know what colour blue it is! back in 1973 did they use one blue or was there many other blues if so what was the blue called?????????? can any one help me
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Re: honda c50 1973 colour problem???

Post by Pjam » Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:01 pm

Hi Jim, welcome to the C90 Club :D

Hmmmm, not sure about the name, you might find some pointers here. viewtopic.php?f=27&t=79

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Re: honda c50 1973 colour problem???

Post by Boo » Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:12 pm

It should be Caribbean Blue, code XQ. Also used on UK C70s of similar age. (72ish to 77)

Like this one.
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Re: honda c50 1973 colour problem???

Post by jimfritz59 » Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:32 pm

Boo wrote:It should be Caribbean Blue, code XQ. Also used on UK C70s of similar age. (72ish to 77)

Like this one.
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yes that is the same blue as mine i will tell the man who is painting it what you said many thanks
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