Body Spray on a 1970 Corvette

[Jon Fairbairn]

Hello, I am restoring a 1970 454 Corvette Roadster in Ontario orange (poly bronze.) I am an eighteen year-old student from southwestern Ontario, and have been restoring this car for four years, with help from my dad. The car is loaded with options (I think the only options it does not have that were offered that year are telescopic steering and burglerly alarm.) My question is regarding the factory correct finishes for my car:

1. What is the proper finish for the wheel wells? (overspray?)
2. What is the proper finish for the engine bay? (all semi-gloss? overspray?)
3. What is the proper finish for the underbody (near gas tank etc.)? Does it receive overspray? if so, where?
4. What is the correct finish for the interior of the car? (even though I know it will be mostly covered.)
5. Any other pertinent information or tidbits you may be able to provide that I may need to know

If you have any expertise to provide I would be more than grateful. Please reply to this thread or email me at staysmooth@hotmail.com

[Tom R.]

Re: Body Spray on a 1970 Corvette

Jon:

I'm impressed with your determination and persistence and I'm sure other members of the board are as well. Your questions are specific and much of which has been discussed in past threads. I would encourage you to use the search feature with each topic. I believe you'll find much of what has piqued your curiosity has been posted. From there you'll get a good feel for what remains and members will guide you further with your questions.