Your Aboslutely correct Deejay!!!But the engine no is the only way to tell for sure(again provided it is original).Engine nos for the model 4 (non predicta)can go from 128,000 to over 300,000 so the odds of it being a 4 are good.If the nos fall after this or contain a different lower prefix then id say its had an engine change:)If the nos are relatively low in the 200,000 mark then I think what you say could well be the case,an early model 5 with model 4 base:)Im interested to know now,since shes a few shades of green,nothing like making her how she was when it came of the production line:)
Avocado hammer finish is available from any mitre 10 store that has a paint dept and some independant chains.you need to ask for it,but seriously consider this first,It is not a match as far as im concerned,ive had it tinted with wattle and dulux and both are incorrect giving it a more blue shade rather than green.while the coding is accurate the tinters appear to be different.Phoenix laquers in bankstown may be able to help you if you give them an accurate sample.they are cheap 33p/l compared to nearly 60 for galmet and the flow and patina is very nice,the best ive seen.If your not to fussy thier are a few greens in various brands of Spray,White knight and plasi-cote.If you want it perfect get it matched by a pro:)
