Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What color paint is the subframe, engine
compartment, etc.?
A. Below is a list of paint colors used on
most GM vehicles in the late 60's and early 70's. This list is meant to be
used as a guide only. We will not get into factory markings and overspray.
There are plenty of books on factory marks and overspray. This is only a color
guide and nothing else.
| frame |
semi-gloss black |
| transmission crossmember |
semi-gloss black |
| upper/lower control arms |
semi-gloss black |
| upper shafts |
semi-gloss black |
| AC compressor |
semi-gloss black |
| firewall |
semi-gloss black |
| inner fenders |
semi-gloss black |
| radiator support |
semi-gloss black |
| starter |
semi-gloss black |
| battery tray |
semi-gloss black |
| hood underside |
semi-gloss black |
| heater or AC housing |
semi-gloss black |
| brackets, steel pulleys, fan blade |
semi-gloss (or gloss black for more detail) |
| radiator |
gloss black |
| windshield wiper motor |
gloss black |
| power steering pump |
gloss black |
| rear axle housing |
gloss black |
| wheel inserts |
gloss black |
| voltage regulator cover |
gloss black |
| front coil springs |
gloss black |
| radiator shroud |
natural black plastic (or gloss black) |
| distributor |
natural aluminum with gloss black cap |
| fan clutch |
natural aluminum |
| alternator |
natural aluminum |
steering box
|
natural cast iron gray |
front sway bar
|
natural cast iron gray |
cast iron pulleys
|
natural cast iron gray |
master cylinder
|
natural cast iron gray (can use gloss black) |
steering linkage
|
natural steel |
steering column shaft
|
natural steel |
fuel and brake lines
|
natural steel |
| driveshaft |
natural steel |
hood hinges, latch, catch and springs
|
gray phosphate plated |
| brake booster |
gold cadmium plated(master cylinder lid also) |
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