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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 10:30 AM
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Help....ordered 69 style sidepipes with fiberglass covers for my 76.. Does anyone know what paint to use?????????????? silver or chrome(liquid metal).......
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 11:57 AM
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Subscribing, I just got some and need to paint them too.

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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 01:04 PM
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I used House of Kolor's silver base coat for their Kandy's with clear over the top. it's about as close to chrome as you can get. The stuff in the spray cans is more like battleship grey

HOK, is a little more $$ but doesn't yellow like cheaper stuff out there.

This stuff really sparkles in the sun!

(sorry about the big pic. I'm at work and can't resize it...)
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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 08:58 PM
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Did you already order? I have a set on my '75 (same yellow) I'd like to sell. Located in Rochester. E-mail me if interested: jeff_zettel@pittsford.monroe.edu
Can send digital pics.
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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 11:24 AM
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Ordered them last week, What did you use to paint them?/ did you like them why sell?? any heads up would be welcome
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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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Had sidepipes on my '69 350/350 4-speed and loved them! But on my '75 with automatic transmission, they just sound like an old Chevy with a hole in the muffler (my opinion). I bought them used and the original owner painted with a silver that I THINK is the rally wheel silver. It would make sense to match them if you still have your ralleys. He also took the time to trim the fins with black. No problems with fitment or heat transfer. Easy install. I think you'll be real impressed with them.

What kind of exhaust are you getting rid of???
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