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[68X426]

So, Dan, is this closer to Omaha O?

Yes, much closer to Omaha Orange than Hemi Orange. But to my eyes it looks more yellow than orange. As pointed out earlier, colors look different from camera to camera, and especially look different on the internet and with different monitors. So who am I to say with complete certainty that that Charger isn't Omaha Orange? Dare I say it, it doesn't look like a Mopar orange, it looks like aftermarket yellow something to me. Great paint either way.

I need to correct my error from the previous post. Dodge did list a color as 999 Orange for 1969 and 1970 as shown on the PPG Chart ('70 below). Big mistake on my part to not check the chart. The 999 Orange is different than Hemi O and Go Mango. And it isn't Omaha Orange, it looks like Chevy Hugger Orange to me. Still, has any one seen one of those Dodge '69 or '70 oranges? are there pics?   

Here's what to my eyes is Omaha Orange (a documented '68 Road Runner):

[smokinjo]

So what is the best way to see these colors in person? Do most paint suppliers have samples of all these or do I have to go PPG only, do they own the rights to the colors and would they know what I was talking about?...man it sounds like I don't know what I'm talking about lol.

[smokinjo]

Hey Guys I found this on another site. No way to verify it but here it is all the same

Joe

Special Order 999 Paint Codes

Special Order "999" paint codes were codes assigned for a vehicle for paint colors that were not officially available for that model vehicle for a given year. When a car line was planned and introduced, a number of colors were designated as being available for that car. Dealer information and paint chips were distributed, assembly lines were readied with paint mixes and instructions for the paint departments for the identified set of paint codes.

The way a 999 car was order was that any one with a fleet account (dealerships, or large purchasing agents) could order any Ditzler color for any vehicle for some additional small fee ($75-100). When the 999 order was placed, some notation as to which actual color was written on the order. The factory would have sent the car down the assembly line with papers that also reflected that special paint color.

While the parameters of the 999 special order paint mean that there were probalby some unique orders that mades a "one off", for some years, there were common 999 orders. 1968-1969 999 Orange cars would be one of these commonly order special colors. There were probably a few hundred 999 Orange cars built in 1968 and 1969. For 1968 and the beginning of 1969, these were Omaha Orange which is the same orange used to paint early 1964 race hemi's (Ditzler code DRA60436). At some point in the 1969 model year, the special order 999 Omaha Orange became the EK2 Vitamin C Orange which would be standard color for 1970. The is per a 4/7/69 TSB stating that begining approx. Feb 1, 1969, EK2 "Vitamin C" Orange would be available for Belvedere models.

Some hobbiest inaccurately state that all "999" cars were Orange, while order inaccurately state that a "999" code on a car would give the owner license to reapint the car any color and still maintain that the car is "original" or "numbers matching" (paint numbers at least). Its not accurate to say a 999 car could be any color you want. If the color was available that model and that year, it wouldn't have a 999 code for that color. So, a 1970 GTX 999 car could not be painted of the available 1970 GTX colors and be correct. FM3 Panther Pink, EB5 Medium Blue, FC7 Plum Crazy, FE5 Medium Red, FF4 Light Green Metallic, (etc) would all be incorrect paint colors for a 1970 999 GTX.

Speaking of 1970 GTX 999 cars, I found references to some 1970 GTS's with 999 paint codes being a "EA4" Silver Metallic ( see this "999 code 1970 GTX" page (off-site) or Petty Blue. One reader has contacted me since this article was first published with information of his 1970 A4 999 Roadrunner complete with a build sheet that has "A4" written on it, and 999 on the fender tag.

999 paints codes were not limited to colors that were not, or had never been made available for a particular model, It could also be a special order for a color that had been available, but was no longer offered. A good example of this are the 1971 Panther Pink / Moulin Rouge cars. All 1970 FM3 Panther Pink / Moulin Rouge cars were coded "FM3", the color was dropped for 1971. some 1971 cars were built as Panther Pink cars ( special ordered ) and were coded as 999 paint cars. (also documented is a 1971 Panther Pink Charger coded "148" ??).

In closing, I'll point out that 999 was a special order paint code used from at least 1961 through at least 1978. The 999 codes are common, or at least somewhat common, on fleet sales, like police departments, and park services, and were not limited to "Muscle Cars". Four door 318 cars have been documented as carrying the 999 code.

Here is a brief list of some example 999 paint code cars reported to have existed:

* 1961 Chrysler 300G coupe, Dark Green.
* 1965 Barracuda, Yellow.
* 1966 Barracudas, Pink.
* 1968 Road Runners Omaha Orange, maybe as maybe as 100 from the Los Angeles plant alone.
* 1968 Dart, Orange.
* 1969 Barracudas & Daytona (1) & Charger 500 (1) Omaha Orange.
* 1969 Super Bee Bahama Yellow (Butterscotch).
* 1969 cars with Rallye Green. (perhaps,, only seen references to its existence, but I have seen any reference cars..)
* 1969 Coronet wagon, color unknown.
* 1969 Petty Blue.
* 1970 Charger, A4 Silver. "Special order" on the bottom of the build sheet and "silver" written in marker behind the seat.
* 1970 Roadrunner, A4 Silver paint and written on buildsheet.
* 1970 Plymouths, Petty Blue, included a 4dr 318 car.
* 1976 Chrysler New Yorker Bright Yellow.
* 1976 Dart, unknown color.


Quelle AutoHobbyDigest

[Bob T]

Cheers smokinjo, interesting article,  maybe needs to be put in a thread of its own? 

[ricksrt]

love that Color that is what my 69 is getting but I see so many color variations on here but it is probably just the lighting, camera type ect. Do you know if there is much difference between the Hemi Orange and the 999 Orange?

Sorry, I don't. What is 999 orange?

999 was a special order it could be a color from a previous year or special color of steel wheels ect.

[bakerhillpins]

Life has been super busy as of late even though I wouldn't have guessed it. Still find time to take her out. These were from a few days ago. 

If anyone wants let drop a PM and I can get you full size images for personal uses such as wallpaper. 

[Baldwinvette77]

Thats beautiful, the first one is my favorite 

[mikeydf14]

I may not be the sharpest knife in any drawer but posting pics on this site is beyond me.  Not very user friendly and unforgiving for some of us.

[JB400]

What's your trouble Mike?  What devices are you using to log on here?

[mikeydf14]

Stroker. Well whenever I try to resize and re-insert the revised photos this site will not let me because it says file already exists and when I try to go into the "browse" section to see what I am trying to post it won't let me. So I just went back and renamed my pics and will try once again!  Here we goooooooooooooooooooooooooo......  I am not an electronic gadget guy.

[mikeydf14]

Well I tried and I am still hitting a brick wall with picture size and I have no way to change them   

[JB400]

Ok, first off, after you get the message, you cannot reuse your post.  Unfortunately, you have to start over from scratch.  When you name your pic, put todays date or time on it.  Check to make sure your pic is between 600 and 700 pixels wide and between 400 and 500 pixels high.  That should get you in the 200 kb requirement.  Best of luck.   P I A but once you learn, it's easy.

[mikeydf14]

After some guidance from smarter people than me here we go again.  I recently received pics of me, my girl and the first Charger I had from 1970 to 1972. I was home on Navy leave and we broke out the camera not realizing we would be seeing them after 40 years! Memories galore.

[Charger-Bodie]

tottally awesome!

[JB400]

   

[mikeydf14]

Thanks for the help Stroker!

[JB400]

Happy to help.  The results were worth it.

[JPL]

[Bob T]

Cool ''back in the day '' pics mickeyd  

Sharp looking GenIII too JPL 



Hmm, Maybe I put on some oldy clothes and go looking for a white picket fence & sepia tone it  

Righto then

[TruckDriver]

That's a cool picture! 

[RIDELIKEHELL]

mikeydf14

Those are vintage! Nice!

[AKcharger]

Go Mike!

[mikeydf14]

Thanks RideLikeHell.  Big time memories there!

[luvcharger]

My favorite of ALL!   Nice positioning

[moparmusclecars]

My 72 Rallye 440-4 speed, dana 60 car.