Bottom of hood originality question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dale99 · 11-26-2015, 03:52 PM

I'm working on a "new" hood and ready to take care of the bottom side. I'm wondering what type of paint it had?

This hood looked like it was black, but it has runs so I question rattle can?
Looking thru previous post on the thread that said original paint only. I see one that was fully color painted, one that was edge painted.

So does it depend on year, plant it came from? black, color coded?

davepl · 11-26-2015, 04:25 PM

My restoration shop did mine in black. They didn't do overspray and all of that, but to my knowledge (and from the appearance of my unmolested original before we restored it) I believe black is correct, and that's what they determined as well.

It could vary from plant to plant, of course, or year to year. But for '70 anyway that's what mine was and is.

There was a survivor (plain jane, but ultra low miles) on here a year or so ago and there were a number of unfinished (uncoated, unpainted) parts which surprised me. Wish I remember what the underside of the hood was on that!

**FirstOwner69** · 11-26-2015, 04:30 PM

Black. Mine is/was satin black. It may have even been black primer from the factory.

Dale99 · 11-26-2015, 07:22 PM

ok, thanks!! Black it will be then.

Baddflash · 11-26-2015, 10:06 PM

My original '69 is black with some overspray around the edges.

davepl · 11-27-2015, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Baddflash

My original '69 is black with some overspray around the edges.

That's what I meant above - that's what I believe to be correct (black with overspray, hood likely a bit open when painting?) but we didn't do the overspray - which should be there for a truly correct look.

**Tim Christian** · 11-27-2015, 04:20 PM

Every factory paint truck I have ever seen is body color.

Baddflash · 11-27-2015, 04:27 PM

I can guarantee my truck wears the original paint so maybe it depends on where it was built.

davepl · 11-27-2015, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Christian

Every factory paint truck I have ever seen is body color.

No factory paint truck I've ever seen is body color. Unless that's a typo, it's contrary to what the conventional wisdom seems to be...

**Joesjunk** · 11-27-2015, 10:00 PM

I have several low mile original paint trucks, and the underside of the hoods are black with color overspray on the edges. Some have very little body color overspray, and some have quite a bit.

**Steeveedee** · 11-27-2015, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I have several low mile original paint trucks, and the underside of the hoods are black with color overspray on the edges. Some have very little body color overspray, and some have quite a bit.

Probably depends on when the hood was painted before or after a liquid lunch. I worked for the GMAD in Van Nuys for awhile, and the two bars across the street did a booming business. Probably the same at every other factory.

72MARIO · 11-27-2015, 11:23 PM

All of my trucks were flat black with small amount of body colour over spry around the edges. When I repaint them they go body colour underneath

11-26-2015, 03:52 PM	#1
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Bottom of hood originality question I'm working on a "new" hood and ready to take care of the bottom side. I'm wondering what type of paint it had? This hood looked like it was black, but it has runs so I question rattle can? Looking thru previous post on the thread that said original paint only. I see one that was fully color painted, one that was edge painted. So does it depend on year, plant it came from? black, color coded? __________________ 2008 Sierra k3500 LMM 1994 s10 blazer 4x4 1991 Camaro Vert Rusted in Half RIP 1972 Jimmy 4x4 L05,4L60E,np205http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546364 1967 C10 L6/3tree(dads truck)

11-26-2015, 04:25 PM	#2
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Bottom of hood originality question My restoration shop did mine in black. They didn't do overspray and all of that, but to my knowledge (and from the appearance of my unmolested original before we restored it) I believe black is correct, and that's what they determined as well. It could vary from plant to plant, of course, or year to year. But for '70 anyway that's what mine was and is. There was a survivor (plain jane, but ultra low miles) on here a year or so ago and there were a number of unfinished (uncoated, unpainted) parts which surprised me. Wish I remember what the underside of the hood was on that! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

11-26-2015, 04:30 PM	#3
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,847	Re: Bottom of hood originality question Black. Mine is/was satin black. It may have even been black primer from the factory. Last edited by FirstOwner69; 11-26-2015 at 04:42 PM.

11-26-2015, 07:22 PM	#4
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Bottom of hood originality question ok, thanks!! Black it will be then.

11-26-2015, 10:06 PM	#5
Baddflash Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Edmonton,Alberta, Canada Posts: 103	Re: Bottom of hood originality question My original '69 is black with some overspray around the edges.

11-27-2015, 04:20 PM	#7
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Bottom of hood originality question Every factory paint truck I have ever seen is body color.

11-27-2015, 04:27 PM	#8
Baddflash Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Edmonton,Alberta, Canada Posts: 103	Re: Bottom of hood originality question I can guarantee my truck wears the original paint so maybe it depends on where it was built.

11-27-2015, 10:00 PM	#10
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,702	Re: Bottom of hood originality question I have several low mile original paint trucks, and the underside of the hoods are black with color overspray on the edges. Some have very little body color overspray, and some have quite a bit. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

11-27-2015, 11:23 PM	#12
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Bottom of hood originality question All of my trucks were flat black with small amount of body colour over spry around the edges. When I repaint them they go body colour underneath __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD



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