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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: HOT3O2 on November 14, 2009, 12:14:14 AM

Title: Special Paint Codes
Post by: HOT3O2 on November 14, 2009, 12:14:14 AM

I have a 69 Camaro with the special paint code (- B). I know the "B" is for black vinyl top. The car has been painted a few times. Is there any way of know what the original color was? I don't have any paper work on the car. I'm new to this site and look forward to getting some good advice and maybe making some new friends along the way. Thanks

Title: Re: Special Paint Codes
Post by: terry d on November 14, 2009, 12:32:41 AM

I would pull the roofrail weatherstrip channel and see what color is under it.They almost never get removed during a paint job.

Title: Re: Special Paint Codes
Post by: HOT3O2 on November 14, 2009, 12:46:47 AM

Thanks, I'll get that a shot.

Title: Re: Special Paint Codes
Post by: KurtS on November 16, 2009, 03:28:52 AM

There's lots of hidden places to check - floors, trunk rods, under the wiring protectors, etc.

Title: Re: Special Paint Codes
Post by: HOT3O2 on November 16, 2009, 02:10:39 PM

Thanks Kurt, I'll do some more checking.

Title: Re: Special Paint Codes
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on November 16, 2009, 08:11:07 PM

One of the best places to check is the cowl area behind the fenders as shown in the photo below.  This Camaro was repainted gold, but the original color was orange as indicted on the cowl.

Paul