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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: onebad34 on October 12, 2008, 01:54:11 PM

Title: camaro markings
Post by: onebad34 on October 12, 2008, 01:54:11 PM

I have noticed that on some of the restorations, there is an orange stripe painted vertically across the frame on the drivers side just in front of the stablilzer bar.  What did this stand for, and in what part of assemble was this put on.  thanks  Pete

Title: Re: camaro markings
Post by: JohnZ on October 12, 2008, 03:11:29 PM

The plant didn't paint anything on the subframe, but some restorers are obsessed with "restoration graffiti".  ::)

Title: Re: camaro markings
Post by: RamAirDave on October 13, 2008, 12:34:05 AM

The stripe is commonly found, but I have no idea what it signifies.


(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/RestoReference/SubframeStripe.jpg)

Title: Re: camaro markings
Post by: glenn64vette on October 21, 2008, 07:20:09 PM

Quote from: JohnZ on October 12, 2008, 03:11:29 PM

"restoration graffiti".  ::)

I like that term. I'll use that with my customers when I get the same ole paint marking question. They get so caught up in being correct I almost hate to tell then the truth about most of the "graffiti". Thanks for the new term.

Title: Re: camaro markings
Post by: bkhpah on November 03, 2008, 11:31:34 PM

I have found many original non restored frames with the red/orange stripe on the drivers side rail, along with grease pencil marks like "'X" on the same rail. I have also seen date codes on the passenger side front rail in both white or yellow. The above picture posted by Ram Air Dave is very typical of what I have seen. Certainly not restoration graffiti as suggested by John Z...BKH

Title: Re: camaro markings
Post by: big iron on November 04, 2008, 05:13:09 AM

JohnZ,
Would it be possible that a line worker used this to indicate something to another co-worker during a shift change (a start or finish of a particular procedure)?
The tire would have covered it up and none the wiser.
Just curious.
Bob

Title: Re: camaro markings
Post by: JohnZ on November 04, 2008, 04:56:50 PM

Quote from: big iron on November 04, 2008, 05:13:09 AM

JohnZ,
Would it be possible that a line worker used this to indicate something to another co-worker during a shift change (a start or finish of a particular procedure)?
The tire would have covered it up and none the wiser.
Just curious.
Bob

No markings were applied to the subframe at Norwood or Van Nuys - the marks noted were most likely applied by the subframe supplier.

Title: Re: camaro markings
Post by: big iron on November 04, 2008, 05:13:15 PM

Thanks,
Bob

Title: Re: camaro markings
Post by: x77-69z28 on November 05, 2008, 02:53:00 PM

welcome aboard brian. nice to see you on this board!

Title: Re: camaro markings
Post by: redge on December 15, 2008, 04:43:08 AM

Hi,i am new here , i have a 69 camaro SS x55 , the firewall seem to have the letter P T B on the right side , is it only on norwood car ? and what is the real color , i only see the mark on the bare metal , thanks

Title: Re: camaro markings
Post by: Gramps69Z on December 15, 2008, 05:41:47 AM

This came from the red CRG box in the upper right corner.  Click on it and you will see headers above it.   Lot's of great information.   
 Welcome to the site.

http://www.camaros.org/assemblyprocess.shtml

Title: Re: camaro markings
Post by: Gramps69Z on December 15, 2008, 05:49:03 AM

More information from doing a search (found under user info).    Your answers are at the last post from Jerry.

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=2346.0

Title: Re: camaro markings
Post by: redge on December 16, 2008, 04:19:50 AM

That make sense , my car is a Norwood , that's why those letters are there , thank you