Under Carriage paint dab detailing 1970 chevelle

[Rixls6]

The paint dabs varied from car to car and plant to plant.
I don't believe there is any "one" way to do this, but maybe someone will give you their "accepted" method.

[SS427]

I had three LS6 together at one time all built on the same assembly line within 2 weeks of each other, all M22 and manual steering cars and all three had different paint dabs. For this reason I always replace the paint marks exactly as I find them. If they do not show up then I either just use a combination of what I have found on other cars or not put any there. Not yet placed are small orange colored dabs on the tie rod sleeves.

Below are some examples of cars that I restored where the original paint dabs were still in place prior to restoration and this is what I replicated. If you need more information, don't hesitate to ask. Hope this helps.

[XXXGoldL34M20]

thank you rick.
i will copy your samples.
any photos of other details like the back suspension?

[SS427]

The rear suspension seldom has anything. Once in a while I see a yellow spot on the top of the carrier and a yellow brush mark on the passenger side bottom of the carrier where it meets the axle tube, a yellow brush mark locating where the vent is to go and a blue brush mark on both rear sides where the inboard spring perch is welded to the rear axle. However and more often then not I have found these to be painted on prior to the rearend being painted. VERY little black paint was used on these rears in most cases and you would get a bleed through effect.

[sparky1698]

Rick, Great pictures and beautiful work. One question, I noticed that the center link seems to be a gray color. I have seen others painted the same. Any ideas on if all the 70 Chevelle's were painted or were some natural color? Thank's

[SS427]

Thank you. I have seen originals painted grey, black, natural and even a combination of grey and natural which I did not quite understand but it was a very low mileage car. This was one I restored about 10 years ago with only 18,000 miles and it was all natural.

[Xplantdad]

That looks awesome Rick!