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stllookn · 10-10-2005, 04:23 PM

What was the original factory paint? Acrylic Enamel? Does anyone know for certain? When doing a stock restoration I suspect that BC/CC is consider "over restoration" so I am assuming that a nice factory stock "orange peel" paint job would be considered perfect for a 100 pt. restoration...LOL! BTW...I am serious about this!

**pjmoreland** · 10-10-2005, 04:52 PM

I suppose you'd have to add all the factory overspray as well

*72CSTC5* · 10-10-2005, 05:07 PM

I believe they were using enamel on these truck way back when. Someone correct me if I am wrong. I restored an original stock 71 turquoise colored stepside once and it was enamel on that truck.

stllookn · 10-10-2005, 05:32 PM

pj, I have heard that you should have the correct overspray of undercoat in all the places the factory guys shot it and the fire wall chalk marks...even if you once removed them to repaint!

toms68cst · 10-10-2005, 05:50 PM

Mike,

Don't forget the sags and drips! Spray some of the areas kind of thin too. (J/K Sort of)

You are exactly right. You should not overdo a totally correct factory restoration.

BigSky71 · 10-10-2005, 06:11 PM

The "stock" paint runs on my firewall are incredible. One of them looks like the painter mopped it up with his thumb, probably could identify him from it

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Botietruck · 10-10-2005, 08:47 PM

Don't forget to shoot some liquid rust in those rockers, door pillars,cab corners, hood panels, fenders and just about anywhere else that you can't see. LOL. I love these old trucks!

stllookn · 10-10-2005, 08:54 PM

The big block Longhorn will be "over restored" and the small block will be as close to stock as possible. I am already swaying a bit from the mark in that I am not sure now if I will put the split rims on there. I have them but get all panicky about running them with the hubcaps sticking out so far. That is probably why they all got so trashed. With the wider 8.25" or 9.75" wheels they are quite well protected. Looks so much better too...LOL!

**special-K** · 10-11-2005, 06:57 AM

I`ve never seen a factory paint job with orange peel.Runs?yeah.

ChevLoRay · 10-11-2005, 07:16 AM

My '69 Dealer manual says, "Chevrolet trucks are painted with high-luster enamel for easy maintenance and high durability. After being thoroughly cleaned, all bodies and sheet metal are given a prime coat followed by two finish coats of baked-on high-luster enamel."

Paints had four different numbers, the first being the Chevrolet RPO paint number. Then, DuPont, Rinshed-Mason and Ditzler all had paint codes to match it. For instance:
Black RPO 500
DuPont 88
R-M A-946
Ditzler 9000

The book also details the colors for bumpers, mirror heads and arms, etc.

But, my book is for '69. Someone else may have one for the other years.

stllookn · 10-11-2005, 02:55 PM

I have the PPG and Ditzler color sheet with paint codes but what book are you referring to? I would be interested in looking up numbers on the grill, mirrors and arms.

10-10-2005, 04:23 PM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Stock Restoration Question What was the original factory paint? Acrylic Enamel? Does anyone know for certain? When doing a stock restoration I suspect that BC/CC is consider "over restoration" so I am assuming that a nice factory stock "orange peel" paint job would be considered perfect for a 100 pt. restoration...LOL! BTW...I am serious about this! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-10-2005, 05:32 PM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	pj, I have heard that you should have the correct overspray of undercoat in all the places the factory guys shot it and the fire wall chalk marks...even if you once removed them to repaint! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-10-2005, 05:50 PM	#5
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,279	Mike, Don't forget the sags and drips! Spray some of the areas kind of thin too. (J/K Sort of) You are exactly right. You should not overdo a totally correct factory restoration. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club. Last edited by toms68cst; 10-10-2005 at 05:50 PM.

10-10-2005, 06:11 PM	#6
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	The "stock" paint runs on my firewall are incredible. One of them looks like the painter mopped it up with his thumb, probably could identify him from it . __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

10-10-2005, 08:47 PM	#7
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Don't forget to shoot some liquid rust in those rockers, door pillars,cab corners, hood panels, fenders and just about anywhere else that you can't see. LOL. I love these old trucks! __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

10-10-2005, 04:52 PM	#2
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,356	I suppose you'd have to add all the factory overspray as well

10-10-2005, 05:07 PM	#3
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	I believe they were using enamel on these truck way back when. Someone correct me if I am wrong. I restored an original stock 71 turquoise colored stepside once and it was enamel on that truck.

10-10-2005, 08:54 PM	#8
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	The big block Longhorn will be "over restored" and the small block will be as close to stock as possible. I am already swaying a bit from the mark in that I am not sure now if I will put the split rims on there. I have them but get all panicky about running them with the hubcaps sticking out so far. That is probably why they all got so trashed. With the wider 8.25" or 9.75" wheels they are quite well protected. Looks so much better too...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-11-2005, 06:57 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	I`ve never seen a factory paint job with orange peel.Runs?yeah. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-11-2005, 07:16 AM	#10
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	My '69 Dealer manual says, "Chevrolet trucks are painted with high-luster enamel for easy maintenance and high durability. After being thoroughly cleaned, all bodies and sheet metal are given a prime coat followed by two finish coats of baked-on high-luster enamel." Paints had four different numbers, the first being the Chevrolet RPO paint number. Then, DuPont, Rinshed-Mason and Ditzler all had paint codes to match it. For instance: Black RPO 500 DuPont 88 R-M A-946 Ditzler 9000 The book also details the colors for bumpers, mirror heads and arms, etc. But, my book is for '69. Someone else may have one for the other years. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-11-2005, 02:55 PM	#11
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	I have the PPG and Ditzler color sheet with paint codes but what book are you referring to? I would be interested in looking up numbers on the grill, mirrors and arms. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)



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