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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 03:15 PM
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Default C3 convertible decklid - underside finish

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I'm confused about the correct finish of the hardware on the underneath side of the convertible decklid for my 1974 Corvette.

Is the hardware painted body color? Is just some of the hardware painted, while other parts of the hardware have some other finish? I assume the rubber bumpers are not painted, but what about their brackets? And I'm assuming that the underside of the decklid is body color, and not completely buffed out.

What is the "Factory Correct Resto" finish for the underside of the decklid? Please include pictures if you can, and email them to me if you are not able to post them here.
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 01:06 PM
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The correct finish is un-buffed body color lacquer, and most of the hardware is the same; the new Second Edition '73-'74 TMI&JG will describe it in more detail.
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