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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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I am restoring a 69 convertible and wondering if the door hinges were painted black or body color.

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Mine are painted body color. Seems like all of my vehicles, not just corvettes have been body colored.
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Mine are painted body color. Seems like all of my vehicles, not just corvettes have been body colored.
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I recently discovered the Factory Correct Resto section on this forum. Ask over there to be sure. Very good info over there.
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thanks to all ...where is the Factory Correct Resto section on this forum?
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Click on Forums, upper left of page. In the drop down box click general.
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Originally Posted by vetteman_lt1
I am restoring a 69 convertible and wondering if the door hinges were painted black or body color.

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I have a reference book called "Corvette restoration guide 1968-1982" by Richard Prince and he says "Door hinges, bolts and return springs (there should be one spring on each top hinge) are painted body color in both 1968 and 1969." This is a useful book if you are doing a reto.
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