Factory spec rear beam questions?

[Ben_w]

Guys,

Currently restoring a beam to go onto my Rallye. Looking to make it absolutely OEM spec.

 Ow, I know the beam tube on the sports models was yellow, with the torsion bars Red, both being a powder coated finish. Does anyone know the actual colour codes before I go and ask Peugeot themselves?

The real questions lie in what was the finish on the rest of the beam parts? The trailing arms, the brackets that hold the beam mounts and all the little plates, clips etc. Pretty much everything in this photo...



I know the 4 large nuts and bolts were a yellow zinc passivate finish. I'd suspect that the small plates and brake line clips were likely of the same finish but need to be certain. Gone a bit OEM mad on the Rallye restoration so really want it to be right. I've a pair of NOS disc back plates to go on as well. I'd just like it all to be right.

So, any ideas on factory finish or any pics anyone has of a complete factory beam in as new condition? Google didn't come up with much....

[Niall]

Google didn't come up with much because most aren't that anal
Seriously though, I doubt Peugeot would know the codes. They were just painted different colours probably for easy identification. Just do it bright red and yellow like everyone else.

[Ben_w]

Niall,

Thanks. Yes, I know I'm being a bit anal but why not?!

[Niall]

Yeah fair play. Most wouldn't! But I'm just saying because most don't, I don't think you'll ever get the original colour codes

[welshpug]

they weren't powdercoat, just a matt finish paint on the tube snd most bars, bare arms and galv brackets.

[Ben_w]

Mei,

That's brilliant information. Thank you very much.