...... So, thanks everyone for the help. I appreciate it.
1978 Color Code......
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Melting Slicks
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From: Tree City
1978 Color Code......
I have a red 1978 Corvette and I am trying to find some touch up paint for it. The local Autozone said they can get some, but they need to know what the color code is. How do I find this out? Is the color code in the VIN number? Or is it stamped somewhere on the car? How can I found out what the color code is? Thanks for any help.
Race Director
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From: Canboro Ontario
The color code for red in 78 was"72" if it is the original paint. That will not be enough for a painter or paint supplier. You need to know the formula for the paint. If you do a search here on the forum, I think the paint formula codes are listed.
You can also by tough up paint from most of the aftermarket suppliers.
You can also by tough up paint from most of the aftermarket suppliers.
Team Owner
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From: Scottsdale AZ
1978 Corvette Options
Code Color Quantity
10 Classic White 4,150
13 Silver 3,232
13U/07M Silver/Dark Gray (Anniversary) 15,283
19 Black 4,573
26 Light Blue 1,960
52 Bright Yellow 1,243
59 Light Beige 1,686
72 Red 2,074
82 Mahogany 2,121
83 Dark Red 2,084
89 Dark Brown 1,991
Isn't there a paint/trim plate riveted to your A-pillar base by the driver's door hinge?
Code Color Quantity
10 Classic White 4,150
13 Silver 3,232
13U/07M Silver/Dark Gray (Anniversary) 15,283
19 Black 4,573
26 Light Blue 1,960
52 Bright Yellow 1,243
59 Light Beige 1,686
72 Red 2,074
82 Mahogany 2,121
83 Dark Red 2,084
89 Dark Brown 1,991
Isn't there a paint/trim plate riveted to your A-pillar base by the driver's door hinge?
Last edited by CQRT; Mar 3, 2012 at 02:53 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
I have a red 1978 Corvette and I am trying to find some touch up paint for it. The local Autozone said they can get some, but they need to know what the color code is. How do I find this out? Is the color code in the VIN number? Or is it stamped somewhere on the car? How can I found out what the color code is? Thanks for any help.
Having said all that, I have a 1978 Chevrolet color chart and it reads 2973 for the color red along with the 72 code. Not sure if that helps.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Tree City
1978 Corvette Options
Code Color Quantity
10 Classic White 4,150
13 Silver 3,232
13U/07M Silver/Dark Gray (Anniversary) 15,283
19 Black 4,573
26 Light Blue 1,960
52 Bright Yellow 1,243
59 Light Beige 1,686
72 Red 2,074
82 Mahogany 2,121
83 Dark Red 2,084
89 Dark Brown 1,991
Isn't there a paint/trim plate riveted to your A-pillar base by the driver's door hinge?
Code Color Quantity
10 Classic White 4,150
13 Silver 3,232
13U/07M Silver/Dark Gray (Anniversary) 15,283
19 Black 4,573
26 Light Blue 1,960
52 Bright Yellow 1,243
59 Light Beige 1,686
72 Red 2,074
82 Mahogany 2,121
83 Dark Red 2,084
89 Dark Brown 1,991
Isn't there a paint/trim plate riveted to your A-pillar base by the driver's door hinge?
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
paintscratch.com
Just go on-line and order whatever you want: touchup bottle/brush, spray paint, etc. etc. If the paint on your car is 'original' or a repaint mixed to the original color, it should be a very good match.
Just go on-line and order whatever you want: touchup bottle/brush, spray paint, etc. etc. If the paint on your car is 'original' or a repaint mixed to the original color, it should be a very good match.
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