 '70 paint question, area behind fog lights? |
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| 9146FAN |
 Aug 21 2008, 10:54 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 294 Joined: 20-July 04 From: ROSSMOOR, CA Member No.: 2,378  |
Does anyone know for sure if the Factory painted the area behind the fog lights / horns black or was it body color?
My car was body color, but the car had been repainted at least one time. I vaguelu remeber the '70's (if you know what I mean) and I think there was black paint in that area. I'd apreciate it if anyone has info and / or pics on the subject. Thanks, Eddie |
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Aug 22 2008, 12:30 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Eddie,
Here's a photo of my '70/4 (build date 01/70) after the front bumper was removed, but before the restoration began. This was the original finish. Paul Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Aug 22 2008, 12:37 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Another pic during the resto. You can see the f/l and horns are removed and the metal is being worked, but you can see the yet untouched portions of the front part of the chassis.
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| dw914er |
Aug 22 2008, 03:27 AM
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Planning Cities Group: Members Posts: 2,364 Joined: 1-March 08 From: Yucaipa, CA Member No.: 8,763 Region Association: Southern California |
it would have been the factory color, with the horn being black in front of it, as you can see from pauls pictures
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| TJB/914 |
Aug 22 2008, 07:59 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,326 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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Eddie,
The guys are correct. It's body color behind the fog light grill assembly. Body color Fog lamps are satin & kind of glossy black with the mounting brackets zinc coated. Horn is not painted. I cleaned mine up with extra fine steel wool & gave it a coat of clear satin paint from a rattle can to keep it from fading. Here's a photo, hope it helps. Tom Attached thumbnail(s)  Attached image(s) 
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| TJB/914 |
Aug 22 2008, 08:04 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,326 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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| 9146FAN |
Aug 22 2008, 10:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 294 Joined: 20-July 04 From: ROSSMOOR, CA Member No.: 2,378 |
Thank you guys.
Paul, thanks for the pics., the close-up with the sanding marks is very convincing. Thomas, thanks for the nice close-up too, and thanks for that cool absract 914 pic. Is that a reference to the '70's?? Since this is the CW forum and since it's unanimous, I'm going with body color. Thanks again, Eddie |
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| Pat Garvey |
Aug 24 2008, 07:53 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(9146FAN @ Aug 22 2008, 10:33 PM)  Thank you guys. Paul, thanks for the pics., the close-up with the sanding marks is very convincing. Thomas, thanks for the nice close-up too, and thanks for that cool absract 914 pic. Is that a reference to the '70's?? Since this is the CW forum and since it's unanimous, I'm going with body color. Thanks again, Eddie Eddie, Body color is correct. The horns were originally galvanized, which quickly deteriorated because they are subject to everything that weather can provide. Years ago, I took my horns to bare metal, sprayed them with Rust Oleum galvanizing paint (still available?) and clear coated them. They still look great. Pat |
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| 9146FAN |
Aug 27 2008, 11:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 294 Joined: 20-July 04 From: ROSSMOOR, CA Member No.: 2,378 |
QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Aug 24 2008, 06:53 PM) QUOTE(9146FAN @ Aug 22 2008, 10:33 PM) Thank you guys. Paul, thanks for the pics., the close-up with the sanding marks is very convincing. Thomas, thanks for the nice close-up too, and thanks for that cool absract 914 pic. Is that a reference to the '70's?? Since this is the CW forum and since it's unanimous, I'm going with body color. Thanks again, Eddie Eddie, Body color is correct. The horns were originally galvanized, which quickly deteriorated because they are subject to everything that weather can provide. Years ago, I took my horns to bare metal, sprayed them with Rust Oleum galvanizing paint (still available?) and clear coated them. They still look great. Pat Thanks for the tip Pat. I may consult you again as the re-assembly progresses. Eddie |
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