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Jul 19, 2009 | 12:54 PM

69Vett

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Side gill color ?

Looking for opinions, ....and this seems a good place for them !
I have painted my 69 Silver, on the 4th gill it is blocked by the Firewall,
and not open like the front 3, I am considering blacking out the 4 th gill. So ..... leave it Silver ? or Black it out ? thanks, 69VETT

Jul 19, 2009 | 01:16 PM

69monzacpe

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My choice...

It's up to you. I believe factory was body color, but if your not NCRS, it's a personal choice.

Jul 19, 2009 | 01:24 PM

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In original brochures, I've seen the 4th gill painted black (factory pics)....seems a personal preference which appears best, body color or black. I personally liked the louver option and installed them on my '69, with the open area in the 4th louver blacked out.

Jul 19, 2009 | 08:29 PM

427V8

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I like the 4th painted black too.
Even dark blue looks funny I think.

And yea, chrome gills

Jul 20, 2009 | 08:45 AM

movinup

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I recall my new 1969 was black from factory.....

Jul 20, 2009 | 09:18 AM

avalonjohn

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Originally Posted by movinup

I recall my new 1969 was black from factory.....

I agree, from the factory, the fourth gill was blacked out, semi flat......

Jul 20, 2009 | 10:09 AM

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These Are

Satin or semi gloss, same color as the rocker molding

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Jul 20, 2009 | 10:25 AM

Easy Mike

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Originally Posted by movinup

I recall my new 1969 was black from factory.....

So were the '68s. Last one on each side were blacked out to match the other three.

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Jul 20, 2009 | 10:34 AM

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ok , that works for me ! thanks for the pics !
Blackout it is ! thanks, guys !

Jul 20, 2009 | 12:01 PM

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Use the '69 louvers, they look great. It would be a nice touch on silver.

Just use the stock GM color though, don't use the custom chrome ones.

Jul 20, 2009 | 02:56 PM

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Factory did black out the 4th gill (forward face). If you don't install the chrome inserts (only available in '69, but later added to many '68s), the factory method looks best IMO.

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