Question about factory primer

[GregS]

I cross-posted this to the 914Club board.

I went to look at a factory 914/6 today, with a view toward buying it. The original color was signal orange, and at some point in its life it had been re-painted red (possibly Guard's Red). When I started scratching around in the engine compartment, I found a dark green on the firewall. Would that have been a primer coat, or is it possible that the car has been re-painted more than once? Also, was the original battery location for a six the same as for a /4? The factory six (which is included with the car) was replaced in 1988 with a 2.7. The last time the car was registered was 1989. It hasn't been driven since then, and it's been about 3 years since it's even been started. I'd appreciate any thoughts, especially about the paint. Thanks.

[AFJuvat]

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Seen Porsche primers in Grey, white, and yellow\green (Zinc-chromate)

It sounds like ZC primer

ZC runs the gambit from being almost yellow through looking a lot like ravenna green, then on to a dark green. (FYI, that green color you see inside military aircraft is ZC primer)

ZC has a flat or matte finish, and does not need to be painted over.

I would speculate, that since this is a factory 6 to a 2.7, if the PO had done any metal work, he coated the area with ZC.

AFJuvat

[GregS]

Thanks very much for the response. The car is in good condition, very little rust. It has sat in a carport, underneath a car cover since 1989. I believe I'll go back and talk with the owner again.