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Zone47 · 10-11-2018, 06:07 PM

.... but it's hard telling what is original from just looking at everyone's photos because they all vary.

So, I'm thinking the Fenderwells, hood hinges and front radiator support and hood latch should be black .... probably a satin black color (correct me if I'm wrong). What about the firewall, should that be black or body color? How about the insides of the fenders?

Thanks!

**Stocker** · 10-11-2018, 06:18 PM

Satin black sounds right for the areas you listed as well as the inside of the hood. My firewall & cowl still have the original body color on them, same with the insides of the fenders. '72 K20.

weq92f · 10-11-2018, 06:19 PM

I don't know about 'correct' but you could leave the fenders, grill and upper firewall/cowl all body color, then paint the rest your satin black including the core support and hood latch stuff. That would look pretty slick IMO.

Hth,

-klb

**dagnabbitt** · 10-11-2018, 06:49 PM

This is an invaluable thread for what you are trying to do:

https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...004&styleid=63

Looks like Stocker is pretty much correct btw.

Zone47 · 10-11-2018, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dagnabbitt

This is an invaluable thread for what you are trying to do:

https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...004&styleid=63

Looks like Stocker is pretty much correct btw.

Wow, that was amazing .... I'll have to plow through the rest, but thanks, I should be able to find my answers there!

Willie Makeit · 10-13-2018, 09:09 AM

LOTS of folks in the Corvette restoration business (picky picky picky folks) use off-the-shelf Rustoleum Satin Black - 7777 that one can buy at Home Depot.

Mixed 8-4-1 (paint, acetone and enamel hardner)

1 tack coat, allow to flash followed by 2 medium coats.

**Jason Banks** · 10-14-2018, 12:21 AM

This is THE paint:
http://medallionrefinish.com/product...rylic-urethane

Basically, the inside of the fenders are body color and the rest of the parts are satin black.

I thought I had better pictures of my truck already uploaded. But these are the best I have right now.

**Jason Banks** · 10-14-2018, 12:27 AM

I wanted to add, I like what they did to your truck by painting everything white. Too many are spray bombed black under the hood like mine was.

**ho70** · 10-14-2018, 12:52 AM

the only body color in my stock engine bay is the firewall and inside of the fenders

10-11-2018, 06:07 PM	#1
Zone47 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Richfield, Oh Posts: 112	I want to refinish under the hood in the correct color scheme, but ... .... but it's hard telling what is original from just looking at everyone's photos because they all vary. So, I'm thinking the Fenderwells, hood hinges and front radiator support and hood latch should be black .... probably a satin black color (correct me if I'm wrong). What about the firewall, should that be black or body color? How about the insides of the fenders? Thanks!

10-11-2018, 06:18 PM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,692	Re: I want to refinish under the hood in the correct color scheme, but ... Satin black sounds right for the areas you listed as well as the inside of the hood. My firewall & cowl still have the original body color on them, same with the insides of the fenders. '72 K20. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-11-2018, 06:19 PM	#3
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,155	Re: I want to refinish under the hood in the correct color scheme, but ... I don't know about 'correct' but you could leave the fenders, grill and upper firewall/cowl all body color, then paint the rest your satin black including the core support and hood latch stuff. That would look pretty slick IMO. Hth, -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

10-11-2018, 06:49 PM	#4
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,402	Re: I want to refinish under the hood in the correct color scheme, but ... This is an invaluable thread for what you are trying to do: https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...004&styleid=63 Looks like Stocker is pretty much correct btw. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

10-13-2018, 09:09 AM	#6
Willie Makeit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,229	Re: I want to refinish under the hood in the correct color scheme, but ... LOTS of folks in the Corvette restoration business (picky picky picky folks) use off-the-shelf Rustoleum Satin Black - 7777 that one can buy at Home Depot. Mixed 8-4-1 (paint, acetone and enamel hardner) 1 tack coat, allow to flash followed by 2 medium coats.

10-14-2018, 12:21 AM	#7
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,607	Re: I want to refinish under the hood in the correct color scheme, but ... This is THE paint: http://medallionrefinish.com/product...rylic-urethane Basically, the inside of the fenders are body color and the rest of the parts are satin black. I thought I had better pictures of my truck already uploaded. But these are the best I have right now.

10-14-2018, 12:27 AM	#8
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,607	Re: I want to refinish under the hood in the correct color scheme, but ... I wanted to add, I like what they did to your truck by painting everything white. Too many are spray bombed black under the hood like mine was.

10-14-2018, 12:52 AM	#9
ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: I want to refinish under the hood in the correct color scheme, but ... the only body color in my stock engine bay is the firewall and inside of the fenders Attached Images



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