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Does anyone have the colourcodes for the green and yellow used in europe by BP during late 40 early 50ies. They are not the same as the one used today...

Ian Bryne might be a good place to start. He's incredibly knowledgeable about that sort of thing, or could point you in the right direction:

http://www.ianbyrne.free-online.co.uk/bp3.htm

Hi Slaskman, as I suspected the lighter green I gave you a code for wasn't what you were looking for.
May I suggest you use an old BP oil can to scan the colors off?
I will contact a BP collector in Värmland and see if he has any codes to share.
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Claes

I have contacted BP historical archive after talking with ian.
There is also a retropump not to far from my home (google nostalgimack and Harlösa) He migth habe the rigth codes. Last chance would be the local paintshop ta analyse a old enameld sign of mine. Will post result here as soon as I get som more info.

I think the Station in Harlösa may have the correct colors or close anyway. Looks similar to the sign on the roof.. maybe just a little to "Military" - I would go with the scanner :-)
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CLaes