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Rear spring paint

Posted: 5/2/06 12:38pmMessage 1 of 3
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Vette(s): 73 Conv, Blue-Green/White Top - 454, M21 - Dark Saddle Leather, Power Windows, A/C, Tilt/Tele, AM/FM St. (orig. and sounds like it too).#2 -- 2007 Coupe,3 LT package, Z51 option, Victory Red, Ebony Int. Clear Top.

Is the rear spring on a '73 suppose to be painted grey... I noticed in BAIRS list they have "Shock Absorber Gray Spray Paint: used on 64-72 shock absorbers & 64-82 rear springs". Mine has been replaced and it is black..

Will the "Corvette Restoration Guide " give all that info for specific years or is there a better source...?

While I have the trailing arms out for rebuild I thought I would paint as it should be... I prefer the black undercoat myself..

 

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Rear spring paint

Posted: 5/2/06 5:27pmMessage 2 of 3
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The rear spring assy. was painted a weird color of grey. It's not really the same as normal primer; it has a "blue-ish/grey" tint. I haven't used any of the store-bought paint, so I don't know if its "correct" or not. The paint I used on mine, I mixed myself.
The NCRS Judging Manuals are a great source of info for stuff like this, if you're interested.

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Rear spring paint

Posted: 5/3/06 12:52pmMessage 3 of 3
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Thanks joel.. appreciate that...

i may just call Baers since they carry it..

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