72 undercarrige paint colors
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72 undercarrige paint colors
Since I have not been able to get a book on oem restortion does any one know what finish ( gloss, semi gloss, or flat black) the engine compartment ,frame as well as the front coils should be on a 72 coupe. Since my car is spread out all over my garage my wife is excited about me putting it back together(only to get her parking spot back!!)
any help is appreciated.
any help is appreciated.
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I can remember reading a section of Noland Adams' Complete Corvette Restoration and Technical Guide for the '63-'67's (I realize yours is a '72) where he mentions that the engine compartment area was generally sprayed with the cheapest black paint the factory had available at that particular time. What I gathered from this was that the paints varied. Just thought I'd toss that out to you. Good luck putting her back together and getting the space ready for your wife's car. 
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No one in GM just goes out and buys "any old cheap paint". There is a Purchasing department and they are required to follow engineering drawing requirements. The color and type of paint would be specified...not the manufacturer. Purchasing could go to 'any old' supplier who was willing to make that paint.
Now, if you want an NCRS approved engine bay, get their manuals and have at it; if you want what most of us do, buy Krylon semi-black spray paint. I've not had to do any frame work.
Now, if you want an NCRS approved engine bay, get their manuals and have at it; if you want what most of us do, buy Krylon semi-black spray paint. I've not had to do any frame work.
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No one in GM just goes out and buys "any old cheap paint". There is a Purchasing department and they are required to follow engineering drawing requirements. The color and type of paint would be specified...not the manufacturer. Purchasing could go to 'any old' supplier who was willing to make that paint.
Now, if you want an NCRS approved engine bay, get their manuals and have at it; if you want what most of us do, buy Krylon semi-black spray paint. I've not had to do any frame work.
Now, if you want an NCRS approved engine bay, get their manuals and have at it; if you want what most of us do, buy Krylon semi-black spray paint. I've not had to do any frame work.
I have used Rustoleum satin also. Not real wild about it though. It takes days to dry and cure and the overspray travels for ever...makes a huge mess. But it is a tough and a durable finish. Happy Holidays and Best to you and yours. Mark
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No one in GM just goes out and buys "any old cheap paint". There is a Purchasing department and they are required to follow engineering drawing requirements. The color and type of paint would be specified...not the manufacturer. Purchasing could go to 'any old' supplier who was willing to make that paint.
Now, if you want an NCRS approved engine bay, get their manuals and have at it; if you want what most of us do, buy Krylon semi-black spray paint. I've not had to do any frame work.
Now, if you want an NCRS approved engine bay, get their manuals and have at it; if you want what most of us do, buy Krylon semi-black spray paint. I've not had to do any frame work.
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I'm using rustoleum over rust convertor but was wondering weather I should be using gloss or semi gloss . I still don't know what color to paint the coil springs ! I hate to keep spending money on more books since I'll probably have more money in this car already than its worth (not counting my own labor). I still love doing it though!!!
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i wasn't shooting for an NCRS restoration, but i'd have sprung for the $30 if doing it again. $30 buys not much paint!!! worth it if looking for what is or what NCRS considers correct . . . 0.02
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I'm using rustoleum over rust convertor but was wondering weather I should be using gloss or semi gloss . I still don't know what color to paint the coil springs ! I hate to keep spending money on more books since I'll probably have more money in this car already than its worth (not counting my own labor). I still love doing it though!!!
Just as a hint. the front coils were not painted gloss, semi gloss or flat black.
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Just for every ones information I'm spending a he!!!! of a lot more money than |I ever planned and I'm not cheap person like is being implied. Im spending money on things that must be replaced that I didn't plan on so I thought a little help from this site was a good thing but guess I was wrong!
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Just for every ones information I'm spending a he!!!! of a lot more money than |I ever planned and I'm not cheap person like is being implied. Im spending money on things that must be replaced that I didn't plan on so I thought a little help from this site was a good thing but guess I was wrong!
On the positive side of the expenses you're incurring, once you're done, you'll have a vehicle that you'll be proud of and something that will not drop in value if you continue to maintain it.
Regarding books, check Ebay where you can usually pick them up for a good price. They also can be resold as there will always be a demand for such info.
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Just for every ones information I'm spending a he!!!! of a lot more money than |I ever planned and I'm not cheap person like is being implied. Im spending money on things that must be replaced that I didn't plan on so I thought a little help from this site was a good thing but guess I was wrong!
The NCRS Judging manual will cost around $30. If you read about what you are working on it will tell you correct finish for that part. I did a frame on restoration on my 72. When I was doing the work I referenced the area I was working on and did the best I could to maintain factory apperance throughout. I think it was $ well spent but do what you want.
BTW springs are natural finish. I blasted mine, took steel wool to them and used a satin clear coat. Then spent a couple $ on the reproduction tags and put them in the proper spot. Looks factory, won't rust in a week. Wouldn't know these things without the manual. If you are doing the whole car the $30 is cheap to do it right and worth it on a bumper car.
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This reminds me of a local guy that 'correctly restored' his car all by himself using only assumptions and myths that he had somehow interpreted to be the truth.
It cost him a lot more to correct his errors afterwards than if he had just done it correctly in the first place.
Maybe the poster is not being cheap, but the word naive does come to mind. Very few cars are worth more than what's been spent on them during restoration even if labour is excluded.
That's life.
BTW- the front coils are not painted at all, they're natural steel. Don't forget the broadcast tags.
It cost him a lot more to correct his errors afterwards than if he had just done it correctly in the first place.
Maybe the poster is not being cheap, but the word naive does come to mind. Very few cars are worth more than what's been spent on them during restoration even if labour is excluded.
That's life.
BTW- the front coils are not painted at all, they're natural steel. Don't forget the broadcast tags.
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Thanks you guys:
For What its worth I'm not doing a Barret Jackson restoration but only started as an engine rebuild and it has snowballed to this (anyone else ever have this happen). As most know there is only so much money to spend. I have looked on ebay and will continue however as my project continues I find myself compelled to do it right even though I realy don't have the budget for it (and the "book").
For What its worth I'm not doing a Barret Jackson restoration but only started as an engine rebuild and it has snowballed to this (anyone else ever have this happen). As most know there is only so much money to spend. I have looked on ebay and will continue however as my project continues I find myself compelled to do it right even though I realy don't have the budget for it (and the "book").