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69 air cab · 10-30-2005, 12:40 PM

On my frame off I have decided to change the color I plan to paint my truck. As well I am now changing my engine color from red to chevy orange. What about the tranny? What color do you suggest for this frame off restoration? The alum. color appears to be hard to find that looks "real". Black would be easy to do.
WHAT SAY YOU MY FRIENDS......WHAT COLOR DO YOU SUGGEST?

Botietruck · 10-30-2005, 12:51 PM

I believe I would go with the cast aluminum paint. It looks very close to the aluminum trans. housing. Most auto stores should have it or as a last resort, Eastwood will have it. They sell good stuff, the shipping can get expensive.

Tx Firefighter · 10-30-2005, 01:16 PM

Basecoat/ clearcoat urethane car paint....

Here's my Th400 done that way.

powell72 · 10-30-2005, 07:10 PM

I agree, some type of aluminum colored paint would look best.

buildin72 · 10-30-2005, 07:16 PM

when i worked for a local body shop in kentucky we used a "Cast Blast" color in a spray can made by Seymour. it gives it a nice cast aluminum color and it is very durable!

mocwon · 10-30-2005, 07:46 PM

Painted mine chassis black (semi-gloss). Whatever color you choose, preparation is the key to a long lasting paint job. Also, if you use a self-etching, expoy primer to start with you'll get the best results possible.

A.P. · 10-30-2005, 08:09 PM

Black.

Green Machine · 10-30-2005, 08:33 PM

I used the Rustoleum Hammered paint in aluminum color, looks pretty good to me.

**special-K** · 10-30-2005, 09:36 PM

Glassbead.

Alex Hayley · 10-30-2005, 09:40 PM

Does anyone have a picture of a transmission painted the same colour as the engine?

10-30-2005, 12:40 PM	#1
69 air cab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 477	Suggestions on Tranny paint color please On my frame off I have decided to change the color I plan to paint my truck. As well I am now changing my engine color from red to chevy orange. What about the tranny? What color do you suggest for this frame off restoration? The alum. color appears to be hard to find that looks "real". Black would be easy to do. WHAT SAY YOU MY FRIENDS......WHAT COLOR DO YOU SUGGEST?

10-30-2005, 12:51 PM	#2
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: Suggestions on Tranny paint color please I believe I would go with the cast aluminum paint. It looks very close to the aluminum trans. housing. Most auto stores should have it or as a last resort, Eastwood will have it. They sell good stuff, the shipping can get expensive. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

10-30-2005, 01:16 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Suggestions on Tranny paint color please Basecoat/ clearcoat urethane car paint.... Here's my Th400 done that way. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-30-2005, 07:10 PM	#4
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Suggestions on Tranny paint color please I agree, some type of aluminum colored paint would look best. __________________ 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

10-30-2005, 07:16 PM	#5
buildin72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Corinth, (northern) KY Posts: 64	Re: Suggestions on Tranny paint color please when i worked for a local body shop in kentucky we used a "Cast Blast" color in a spray can made by Seymour. it gives it a nice cast aluminum color and it is very durable!

10-30-2005, 07:46 PM	#6
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Re: Suggestions on Tranny paint color please Painted mine chassis black (semi-gloss). Whatever color you choose, preparation is the key to a long lasting paint job. Also, if you use a self-etching, expoy primer to start with you'll get the best results possible. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

10-30-2005, 08:09 PM	#7
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	Re: Suggestions on Tranny paint color please Black.

10-30-2005, 08:33 PM	#8
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Suggestions on Tranny paint color please I used the Rustoleum Hammered paint in aluminum color, looks pretty good to me. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

10-30-2005, 09:36 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Suggestions on Tranny paint color please Glassbead. __________________ "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 ~

10-30-2005, 09:40 PM	#10
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	Re: Suggestions on Tranny paint color please Does anyone have a picture of a transmission painted the same colour as the engine?



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