1973 65 HP Evinrude original colors

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  • August 26, 2019 at 12:58 pm #182017
    Alfredolopes
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      Hi,

      I’m looking for the right paint to restore a 1973 65 hp Evinrude outboard engine to its original condition. Can you help on the best way to get to the original colors? Should I search for a color code, color chip, paint formula or maybe something else?

      Unfortunately, the engine was painted white all over so I lost any chance to pick the original colors and ask an auto paint shop to mix it.

      Being in Europe is also not helping. I cannot find any support or spare parts for Evinrude engines around here.

      Thanks for the opportunity to ask the experts. I’ve tried searching for this information online but couldn’t get to any conclusion.

      Thanks,
      Alfredo

      August 26, 2019 at 1:48 pm #182019
      bobw
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        Here is a link to a supplier I use for my outboard paint projects. Your 1973 model uses a 1971-1977 Light Blue on the motor itself and 1965-1976 White on the cowl. He has your colors available but don’t know if he ships to Europe.

        http://www.nymarine.ca/colours.html

        Here is a picture of a restored 1973 65hp.

        Evinrude_65-20150816

        Bob

        1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
        1954 Johnson CD-11
        1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
        1958 Johnson QD-19
        1958 Johnson FD-12
        1959 Johnson QD-20

        “Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
        "Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

        August 26, 2019 at 1:51 pm #182022
        phil
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          US Member - 2 Years

          Here’s a link to an Italian 1973 Evinrude catalog from an archived version of a German website!!
          https://web.archive.org/web/20101220102656fw_/http://old-omc.de/e_1973/evin_1973.html

          The entire archived site:
          https://web.archive.org/web/20101220092126fw_/http://old-omc.de/start.html

          http://www.omc-boats.org
          http://www.aerocraft-boats.org

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          August 27, 2019 at 7:31 am #182090
          Alfredolopes
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            Thanks. Those pictures are great and give a good idea of the original colors! I’ll check if an auto paint shop can use the pictures to mix the color. Do you have any experience on that? Would you recommend using acrylic or urethane based paint for the job?

            I’ve tried nymarine but they are not shipping paint to Europe.

            Thanks again,
            Alfredo

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