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powell72 · 11-06-2007, 11:02 PM

I've been collecting parts to turn my truck into an AC truck when I get ready to do the big tear down and I was wondering what you guys are using for paint to make the inner and outer suitcases of the system look factory fresh. Some of my underdash pieces aren't quite the same color as others and the case that would go under the hood has been painted green, so I need to strip and respray it. Any suggestions or pics of stock AC systems would be appreciated.

**special-K** · 11-07-2007, 07:03 AM

Under the hood box is hard to match since it had fibers showing in the color.I don`t think there is a "correct" way to do the heat system and be one color.I know the inside pieces are mixed colors anyway.One piece looks o.d. green.I guess I like a satin black under the dash.

powell72 · 11-07-2007, 10:45 PM

Thanks Tim. I didn't think there was anything I could do with the outer box, but I figured I'd ask. The o.d. green piece was actually the piece I thought was faded or something. I guess I'll leave that one alone and respray the other pieces in Krylon's semi flat black.

**special-K** · 11-08-2007, 12:02 AM

I`m going to pay more attention to that o.d. piece.I`m not sure if all mine are that way or whether all are like that.Maybe heat turned them?

brak · 11-08-2007, 01:59 AM

I sprayed my outer box with duplicolor "vinyl dye" and it turned out pretty good. I'm not sure how it will hold up to the elements tho.

I'll get some pics when i get home.

wibilly · 11-08-2007, 07:01 AM

i lightly sanded my outer ac box and coated it with several coats of satin clear. looks like new

71 super · 11-08-2007, 02:04 PM

The outer box looks like a faded grey color- I used on cast coat color on both of mine- available from NAPA as Cast Iron Grey - it allows the fibers to show and makes it look like new- hit it with some clear and it really pops.

67_C-30 · 11-08-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 super

The outer box looks like a faded grey color- I used on cast coat color on both of mine- available from NAPA as Cast Iron Grey - it allows the fibers to show and makes it look like new- hit it with some clear and it really pops.

I did something similiar on my GT-37 and it turned out pretty good as well.

powell72 · 11-08-2007, 05:53 PM

If anyone gets around to posting some pics I'd appreciate it. They all sound like good ideas.

wibilly · 11-08-2007, 07:50 PM

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11-06-2007, 11:02 PM	#1
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Paint question for the restorers I've been collecting parts to turn my truck into an AC truck when I get ready to do the big tear down and I was wondering what you guys are using for paint to make the inner and outer suitcases of the system look factory fresh. Some of my underdash pieces aren't quite the same color as others and the case that would go under the hood has been painted green, so I need to strip and respray it. Any suggestions or pics of stock AC systems would be appreciated. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

11-07-2007, 07:03 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Paint question for the restorers Under the hood box is hard to match since it had fibers showing in the color.I don`t think there is a "correct" way to do the heat system and be one color.I know the inside pieces are mixed colors anyway.One piece looks o.d. green.I guess I like a satin black under the dash. __________________ "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 ~

11-07-2007, 10:45 PM	#3
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Paint question for the restorers Thanks Tim. I didn't think there was anything I could do with the outer box, but I figured I'd ask. The o.d. green piece was actually the piece I thought was faded or something. I guess I'll leave that one alone and respray the other pieces in Krylon's semi flat black. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 11-07-2007 at 10:45 PM.

11-08-2007, 12:02 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Paint question for the restorers I`m going to pay more attention to that o.d. piece.I`m not sure if all mine are that way or whether all are like that.Maybe heat turned them? __________________ "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 ~

11-08-2007, 01:59 AM	#5
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: Paint question for the restorers I sprayed my outer box with duplicolor "vinyl dye" and it turned out pretty good. I'm not sure how it will hold up to the elements tho. I'll get some pics when i get home. __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

11-08-2007, 07:01 AM	#6
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Paint question for the restorers i lightly sanded my outer ac box and coated it with several coats of satin clear. looks like new __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

11-08-2007, 02:04 PM	#7
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Paint question for the restorers The outer box looks like a faded grey color- I used on cast coat color on both of mine- available from NAPA as Cast Iron Grey - it allows the fibers to show and makes it look like new- hit it with some clear and it really pops.

11-08-2007, 05:53 PM	#9
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Paint question for the restorers If anyone gets around to posting some pics I'd appreciate it. They all sound like good ideas. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 11-08-2007 at 05:53 PM.

11-08-2007, 07:50 PM	#10
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Paint question for the restorers [herheres the only ones i have __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore Last edited by wibilly; 11-08-2007 at 07:58 PM.



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