Dark blue shock color
01-30-2018, 12:02 PM
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Dark blue shock color
I said blue, but they could also be grey. I've seen it both ways, so that should be my first question:
What determines shock color? Are they always grey, or blue on Corvettes and grey on Impalas, or what's the deal? Does F41 matter?
I won't be running spirals because I actually want a modern gas shock, but I'd at least like them to be approximately the right color.
Does anyone know of a color that's a good match that I can find locally, like a particular engine dark blue or late model touchup spray? I can find the grey no problem, but I was sure my originals were blue for some reason.
What determines shock color? Are they always grey, or blue on Corvettes and grey on Impalas, or what's the deal? Does F41 matter?
I won't be running spirals because I actually want a modern gas shock, but I'd at least like them to be approximately the right color.
Does anyone know of a color that's a good match that I can find locally, like a particular engine dark blue or late model touchup spray? I can find the grey no problem, but I was sure my originals were blue for some reason.
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02-22-2018, 07:36 PM
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Delco sprayed the shocks all the same color regardless of what application. I know for mid years the shocks where a light gray color
02-27-2018, 03:42 PM
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Model year? Gray is typical for GM Delco shocks. The NCRS Judging Guide for the model year usually lists colors.
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