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1974 Holden Paint Charts and Color Codes
1974 Holden Paint Charts and Color Codes For correct identification, please refer to the colour code listings on this site. Rustguard is a series of…
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| Rustguard is a series of proven anti-rust treatments applied to all Holden and Torana bodies during manufacture. Firstly, application of a zinc-rich primer go on key panel areas at the sheet metal stage even before the assembly begins. In many cases panels are assembled and welded together while the primer is still wet. The assembled body then gets a thorough degreasing, a hot zinc phosphate spray and oven dry. It is then dipped in primer for complete under-body protection. Next comes grey corrosion-resistant primer. Then red oxide surfacer to provide a perfect base for the final paintwork. Critical inner panel surfaces are then sprayed with a special anti-rust coating for additional anti-corrosion protection. To complete the process, spray-on deadener is applied to the underside of all fenders and wheelhouse panels. The entire body is then thoroughly sanded before and between each of 3 coats of “Magic-Mirror” acrylic lacquer. DUR-NI Keeps Chromework Gleaming New! The “Dur-Ni” process (short for Durable Nickel) substantially increases corrosion resistance in excess of the best quality Nickel plating previously available. The “Dur-Ni” process is a special Nickel plating process used by GMH at their plating plant in Woodville, South Australia. HIGH RE-SALE VALUE Nothing keeps a car looking new longer, or preserves its value etter, than a gleaming rust-free body and sparkling bright chromework. Hoden”s exclusive “Rustguard”and “Dur-Ni”process does it best! | ||||
| SAMPLE | COLOUR | CODE | MAKE | YEAR |
| Absinth Yellow | Absinth Yellow | 15949 | Holden | 1974 |
| Antelope Metallic | Antelope Metallic | 15940 | Holden | 1974 |
| Casino Blue | Casino Blue | 17297 | Holden | 1974 |
| Chamois | Chamois | 15950 | Holden | 1974 |
| Claret | Claret | 15941 | Holden | 1974 |
| Contessa Gold Metallic | Contessa Gold Metallic | 15942 | Holden | 1974 |
| Cotillion White | Cotillion White | 15951 | Holden | 1974 |
| Cyclamen Metallic | Cyclamen Metallic | 15943 | Holden | 1974 |
| Deauville Blue Metallic | Deauville Blue Metallic | 15944 | Holden | 1974 |
| Durham Beige | Durham Beige | 15952 | Holden | 1974 |
| Jade Green Metallic | Jade Green Metallic | 15945 | Holden | 1974 |
| Jamaica Lime | Jamaica Lime | 17342 | Holden | 1974 |
| Mandarin Red | Mandarin Red | 15953 | Holden | 1974 |
| Nutria | Nutria | 15956 | Holden | 1974 |
| Persian Sand Metallic | Persian Sand Metallic | 15946 | Holden | 1974 |
| Satin Mist Metallic | Satin Mist Metallic | 15947 | Holden | 1974 |
| Sepia Metallic | Sepia Metallic | 15948 | Holden | 1974 |
| INTERIOR TRIM COLOURS | |||
| SAMPLE | COLOUR | CODE | YEAR |
| Ash | Ash | Low Gloss 578-17177 | 1974 |
| Chamois | Chamois | Low Gloss 578-17214 Medium Gloss 578-17053 | 1974 |
| Covert | Covert | Low Gloss 578-17212 Medium Gloss 578-17058 Suede 563-17122 | 1974 |
| Dark Dove Grey | Dark Dove Grey | Low Gloss 578-17210 Medium Gloss 578-17055 | 1974 |
| Doeskin | Doeskin | Low Gloss 578-17178 | 1974 |
| Dove Grey | Dove Grey | Low Gloss 578-17262 Medium Gloss 578-17056 | 1974 |
| Gazelle | Gazelle | Low Gloss 578-17215 Medium Gloss 578-17052 | 1974 |
| Jade | Jade | Low Gloss 578-17263 Medium Gloss 578-17054 | 1974 |
| Tan | Tan | Low Gloss 578-17211 Medium Gloss 578-17057 Suede 563-17121 | 1974 |
1974 HJ Holden Kingswood finished in Jamacia Lime
