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Old 02-14-2013, 01:58 AM
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What are the individual color codes for the 78 silver anniversary 2 tone paint? Im going to paint my SA factory 2 tone but need the codes to get the colors matched.
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Not sure if this helps but it comes from the Ditzler Automotive Finishes chart published in 1978 and specifies Corvette

07 = 2862
13 = 2953
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In my assembly manual index it shows:
25th anniversary appearance package
Custom two-tone exterior color RPO D84
Body silver metallic WA 4963 Code 13
Accent Medium Gray Metallic WA 4784 Code 07
Paint stripe RPO D88

Let us know how it goes and if you go ahead how it turns out.
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Originally Posted by oldC3guy
In my assembly manual index it shows:
25th anniversary appearance package
Custom two-tone exterior color RPO D84
Body silver metallic WA 4963 Code 13
Accent Medium Gray Metallic WA 4784 Code 07
Paint stripe RPO D88

Let us know how it goes and if you go ahead how it turns out.
Thanks for the input guys. Once i get the paint, primer, and hi build i will report back with pics.
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well Ive decided to keep the car silver but am going witha more modern silver. I am also skipping the 2 tone thing because thats going to be entirely too expensive at this juncture. I may use the 3m wrapping to create a two tone look but havent looked into that yet. Anyways I have a friend who paints cars for a living and he is checking with his paint reps for a discount on paint. Following his suggestions I am going with a more modern non-custom paint. I am thinking of a Porsche Silver Metallic. check the pics, what do you guys think?


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I think it would look good. I have always been a great fan of silver cars. What color interior do you have?
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My interior is oyster. It's brand new and hasn't been installed yet.
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My '78 has the two-tone paint but has a red interior. I've considered changing it all out to Oyster. Would you share where you wound up getting your materials and how it's starting to shape up? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Bagpype
...what do you guys think?
My .02: If you have an actual B2Z car and go with anything other than the SA paint, you devalue the car.

Just the same, it's your car.

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