1965 Dodge Dart Charger

65dartcharger said
Thanks for the input!

My car had 999 9 code on the fendertag. That indicates special paint with with special paint on the interior.

Since Chrysler officially hadn't released the yellow paint it was 999. Gold and white interior was a not so common option and as newly found out they started with that interior in September of 1964. That meant that it was the last 9 for special paint on the upper door frames.

I'm not sure how I got it in my head that your car was gold. I went back to the beginning of your thread and I saw some gold paint on your rear quarter panel, but I realize now that this was a patch panel from a donor car. Actually it makes sense given that the factory Dart Chargers were yellow. I bet the combination of yellow outside and white/gold inside was a rare combo!

65dartcharger said
I know that there is differences between interior and exterior paint as you and Dan mentioned. I don't think it's so bright on the interior. But check out the paint codes from Ditzler/PPG!!

Ditzler PPG paint code for interior is 81515 for yellow.
Paint code for interior for gold is 22461 and for exterior is 22461!
Paint that goes on top of the instrument panel on the recessed area is 22464.

You had me thinking that the interior and exterior golds were different colors. I'm relieved now to learn that they are the same. We're planning to shoot color in the interior, trunk and engine compartment on Saturday. That means the paint will be purchased Thursday or Friday - no turning back!

I'm happy with the Lincoln color. It's very close the factory color, but with a little more life in it. I like the fact that it's a more recent factory color which I should be able to match in the future if necessary.

I do fully understand that this paint would be sacrilege for you. Here's to finishing both our cars in 2014!