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Offline AJ

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Hood paint question
« on: December 08, 2022, 01:53:38 PM »
Regarding the center intake duct on the hood,  what finish/color would be expected in the area inside the duct (the slightly concealed area within the duct) ?   Was it semi black or rather overspray body color.   
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70 Boss 302  Dearborn, 11/22/69, original calypso paint,  original family ownership.
70 GT500 , 02/26/69, a/c auto, candy red

Offline J_Speegle

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Re: Hood paint question
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2022, 06:17:27 PM »
Not sure when you car was completed at AO Smith. Might or might not make a difference.

Did you happen to see picture EXT2 in the  70 GT500 - Possible April/May Built- Unrestored Picture Thread?

Will see how many others I can find and post
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Re: Hood paint question
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2022, 07:25:11 PM »
Looks like that is the best picture of the details Unfortunately it's not a close as I would like of the detail

But as far as the treatment of the center scoop and painting I would say that unlike Shelby built cars AO Smith masked off each scoop opening in the hood to reduce or eliminate over spray into these openings.


« Last Edit: December 09, 2022, 12:20:42 AM by J_Speegle »
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