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Paint Progress

Posted: 5/6/07 6:00pm Message 11 of 24
smscorvette
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The Woodlands, TX - USA
Joined: 1/27/2006
Posts: 67
Vette(s): 1969 Coupe, Red, L88 Tribute
Terry,
     What brand paint and color are you using??  I am in the middle of body work, but hopefully will be going to paint next month.  I am told I can't get the '69 Monza Red anymore.  Looking for a close match...
Steve
 



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Paint Progress

Posted: 5/7/07 5:45am Message 12 of 24
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Dorr, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp
Hey Steve
The paint is BASF #564. There is no name for it that I know of. I'd say it pretty much matches Torch Red. I had the painter spray some samples on a metal sheet. It was a tough decision, epically when my wife Patty had to agree with my choice.Confused Terry
 




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Posted: 5/7/07 7:43pm Message 13 of 24
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Vette(s): 1969 Coupe, Red, L88 Tribute
Great color!  Post the pictures when she is done!  Your going to love the color on your vette.
thanks,
Steve
 



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Paint Progress

Posted: 5/25/07 10:43am Message 14 of 24
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Dorr, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp

Well they finally shot the body this week. The color is AWESOME!! There was a small run and a few fish eyes they need to buff out and re-clear. I went down to check on it and they we're wet sanding the whole car down again to do it over. They are being Very fussy, just the way I like it. Its taking a long time but should be show quality I hope. Should be ready to put together real soon. I was hoping to have her done before the show. Maybe I could enter just the cage???............Thumbs%20Up





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Posted: 5/25/07 6:43pm Message 15 of 24
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HOWELL, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Wow Terry! It looks great so far.  Mine's next year. Can't wait to see yours full dress!!


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Posted: 5/25/07 6:55pm Message 16 of 24
lost in the 60's
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Newark, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 Corvette 4-speed ZZ-4 crate Monza Red
     What brand paint and color are you using?? I am in the middle of body work, but hopefully will be going to paint next month. I am told I can't get the '69 Monza Red anymore. Looking for a close match...
Steve

You can get Monza Red. The paint shop has a code book that tells them how to mix the color. They add a little of this, and a little of that....and presto...Monza Red


Paint Progress

Posted: 5/25/07 8:14pm Message 17 of 24
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Victor, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
Terry, you MUST be getting anxious, but EXTRA patience is required now.
You are at a critical step where perfection DOES count.
Thanks for keeping us up to date.



 
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Posted: 5/25/07 8:31pm Message 18 of 24
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Waterford, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 Red coupe
Glad to here you are seeing progess. Lets get together up in Eastport this summer.


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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
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Posted: 5/25/07 8:47pm Message 19 of 24
rearn2go72
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Bladenboro, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.
Terry, I had the same problem with some fisheye when I had my 66 painted. I was wondering why they had to sand the whole car down just to take care of a minor defect. I was told that you can't "spot" the clear coat and get a quality paint job. It sounds like you have someone who will be proud to say "I painted that car". 


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Posted: 5/27/07 9:17am Message 20 of 24
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Manteca, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
I've got paint work coming up also but I'm dissapionted to here that some of the old colors aren't available. I know they can match quite a bit but I was looking towards Steel Cities Grey for the silver '81 and I'm afraid it may be a complicated mix. Oh well ! I guess with silver that looks like primer, most anything would be an improvement, but with the cost of paint these days this may be a once in a lifetime chance for me.


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