On Wednesday, September 10, 1997 1:46 AM, Andrew Mace
[SMTP:amace@unix2.nysed.gov] wrote:
> On Wed, 10 Sep 1997, SUCHAK wrote:
>
> > After thinking ot over I'm just going to go with the exterior color
> > everywhere, as stock would've been. However, I'm confused.. Would the
> > actual frame rails ahve been the body color as well?!?! I thought
> > they'd be black, as mine will.
>
> Yes (and no). The body and chassis were routinely completely bolted
> together before final painting, hence the body color on most of the
> chassis. You might find some black in areas that weren't exposed (parts of
> the tops of the main rails, for example).
>
When I received my car back from an engine rebuild, steam cleaning exposed some
of the original green paint on the frame so I agree with Andy. Also, the front
of the tub where the brakes/electronics/etc mount was also the factory color
although mine is now black along with the firewall. I think I would like it
better if it matched the body color.
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