1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

Anyone have paint code to 1973 Husqvarna Desert Master?

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by dartyppyt, Jan 6, 2024.

  1. dartyppyt Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    It is yellow.

    Closest I think is 73 VW Satellite Yellow?

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  2. DeathFromAbove My Cat Says AREAR!

    Location:
    North New Jersey
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    70,71 360 8s 72,74 450 73 360 73 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    66 Triumph Trophy 99 ZRX1100
    Husky Letters 19,20 and 21 are about tanks but I don't see a DM Yellow.
    What you up to there amigo?
  3. Crashaholic Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Antelope Valley, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    73 450WR 6spd motor in a 75 MK frame
    A DM resto I did 5 years ago required paint repairs to a tank I acquired in the 80's. It was in excellent condition with the exception of shelf rash on one side, so all it needed was the paint repaired and fresh clear coat. I have two cans of yellow paint and I don't remember which one I used. The can pictured below may have been a color sample I chose from a paint catalog, which I didn't use because it didn't match good enough for the blend-repair but its very close. The second can I have has no label because it was a custom mix created but the stores paint match wizard. Try the paint code in the photo and if isn't close enough for you then I'd be happy to spray a paint sample from the unlabeled can and mail to you. From there you could get it matched.

    Side note: I had Vintage husky paint another DM tank 10 yrs ago and the shade of yellow was way to bright. John swore it was correct, lol.
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  4. Crashaholic Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Antelope Valley, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    73 450WR 6spd motor in a 75 MK frame
  5. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250


    I have to restore one for guy.
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  6. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
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