Paint Code
 

Hello, I have a 68 427 Biscayne and it has no paint code. I was wondering if anybody could offer any suggestions on what this might mean. My paint code on my cowl tag is just 3 dashes - "---". I have included a link to a pic of the tag. I was also told that the car originally came from Dana Chevrolet in LA, but I have no proof of that. I do not have the build sheet either. Thanks for any comments. Biscayne Cowl Tag

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Special paint code. Means the car was ordered in a color other then what was standard for the car and year.

What color is the car?

It's nice to see things like this.

Rick H.

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Cool...and three dashes not two!.

Is it an L72 car or L36...and a stick?.

How hard have you searched for a build sheet?.

Pics?!.

~ Pete
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Looks like it's a 4 speed...and hugger orange, too!
Way cool! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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You guys wanted pics? Here they are!!

http://webpages.charter.net/josiebosie/chevy/
I was told by the original owner that it was an L72 4-speed, but I have no build sheet to prove it. It also has the Bendix four piston disk brakes up front along with the F41 supension with a 4.56 rear end...
As for the build sheet, I have looked under the carpet, the seats have been reupholstered and they did not find the built sheet then. The gas tank is not orginal either.
So I am at a loss on how to authticate the car. It's not that big a deal since I bought the car to enjoy. It would be nice to know so I could return the car to exactly what it was when it left the factory. Thanks for the comments!

Rob M.

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Neat car !!!

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Excellent ride. Fire Chief? any signs of extra wiring for lights and radios? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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Now here's a fellow with his priorities right. Child in picture/ child seat in back seat of muscle car! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...rd812/car1.jpg

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Rob,

Welcome aboard....a very nice "Post Sedan" indeed.

Your daughter is charming too.

I sent you a P.M.

Dan.

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Has it always been orange or do you know? If you are unsure you may be able to find traces under the edge of the trunk opening or the bottom of the package tray.

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James...if you look at a few of his pics...it looks like the orange is around the tranny tunnel...under the padding for the carpeting...if that makes sense? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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As far as I know that is the original color. I had some minor dings fixed, and my body man thought that was the original color. If you look on the underside of the trunk deck lid behind some of the panels it is orange in there too. I was "told" that is was raced quite a bit and that may account for the different color.

I talked briefly to Dick Guldstrand from Dana Chevrolet and he said that would not be surprising for a special order car coming through his dealer ship with a paint code delete. Obviously he does not remember the car though.

Again, thanks for the great comments - My daughter is my greatest supporter!!

Rob M.

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BTW Rob...way cool car! Thanks for joining up on the site! LOTS of really cool people here! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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If I am not mistaken Kevin S has a 68 Dana Camaro that is a -- paint code "hugger orange" as well.
Used to be Milts car...

Kevin's 68 Dana Camaro

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Rob..........Hope to meet you when the Power Tour comes to K'Zoo................Bring that old "Junker" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif out to the fairgrounds...... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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I'll be there!!! Which car will you have?