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Offline bjf1992

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Transmission dip stick tube color - 69 428CJ C6
« on: May 04, 2020, 11:57:12 PM »
Does anyone have the paint code color for the yellow
Paint used on the C6 transmission dip stick tube
1969 428CJ Dearborn build April ‘69
« Last Edit: May 25, 2020, 09:41:31 PM by J_Speegle »
1969 Q Code Standard Cougar Convertible P/S, P/B, A/C
Pastel Grey, Lt. Blue interior Black Top
Built April 2nd, Dearborn

1969 Mustang Sportsroof
September 68 Build date, Metuchen

Offline 1970 Snake

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Re: Transmission dip stick tube color
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2020, 12:32:46 AM »
I think this will help, although my Mach 1 is a 70 and not 69, it was a very early Dearborn built 428 CJ with C6 and came from the factory with a 69 tube and dipstick on the tranny along with several other 69 parts in various locations. I have owned this car for over 30 years and the original paint on the tube is still in excellent condition. I am also in the process of restoration and took my original dipstick into the paint shop today and had it camera scanned and a paint chip selected from that scan which was used to compare against the tube. I then had them custom mix me a rattle can of the paint and I sprayed out a test card and I believe it is pretty close, maybe very slightly brighter, but then the tube is 50 years old so you would expect it to have faded a bit, but I am guessing not much as I have had the car in heated storage all the time I have owned it.

I document all my restoration work for future reference and have placed the original untouched tube over the test card for comparison and the paint formula is on the page for your reference. The paint is a Valspar acrylic enamel. You will have to find a shop that can custom mix this acrylic enamel and you should be all set. The rattle can costs about $25 to get made up.
Dearborn Built Sept 4, 1969
1970 Mach1 428 CJ R-Code C6
Calypso Coral, White Deluxe Interior
dash tach, front bumperettes
Marti report one of one with delay wipers

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Re: Transmission dip stick tube color
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2020, 03:52:54 PM »
Excellent presentation of the part, the spray out and the formula!
Bill
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Offline 1970 Snake

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Re: Transmission dip stick tube color
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2020, 04:01:25 PM »
Thanks Bill much appreciated, I think this is what the forum is for, to learn, to share and help others when you can.
Dearborn Built Sept 4, 1969
1970 Mach1 428 CJ R-Code C6
Calypso Coral, White Deluxe Interior
dash tach, front bumperettes
Marti report one of one with delay wipers

Offline bjf1992

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Re: Transmission dip stick tube color
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2020, 06:16:51 PM »
Many Thanks!!! Exactly what I was looking for!!!
1969 Q Code Standard Cougar Convertible P/S, P/B, A/C
Pastel Grey, Lt. Blue interior Black Top
Built April 2nd, Dearborn

1969 Mustang Sportsroof
September 68 Build date, Metuchen

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Re: Transmission dip stick tube color
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2020, 06:55:46 PM »
Your very welcome, glad I could help.
Dearborn Built Sept 4, 1969
1970 Mach1 428 CJ R-Code C6
Calypso Coral, White Deluxe Interior
dash tach, front bumperettes
Marti report one of one with delay wipers

Offline J_Speegle

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Re: Transmission dip stick tube color - 69 428CJ C6
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2021, 04:44:46 PM »
Formated and posted a few examples elsewhere so thought I should add them here also to help others with future or current needs





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