paint around the radiator support

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Hey guys,

Sorry I haven't stayed in touch much----work is trying to kill me.

I do have a question for you though if you don't mind.

Seems there was a discussion about keeping the blackend out portion of the radiator support. What I mean is--- during build (or a repaint) what was black instead of body color there, what kind of paint was used (flat black?), how do you think it was applied, and why was it done that way?

Seems to me it is similar to the black applied around the door openings. Do you think it is the same?

Anyone have any pictures of this they could post?

The paint shop is finishing up the engine bay in preparation for the drive train, and brake, fuel line install. Any input regarding this aspect of how the engine bay was originally finished would be a great help.

I'd like to get it right.

TIA

Jim D.

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[Mike B]

Welcome back Jim! This has been discussed a few times. Here is one of the threads http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19895&highlight=radiator+support. If you need some more pictures let me know and I can take some. I don't recall any black paint around the door openings, but maybe I need to take another look.

-Mike

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Thanks Mike for the quick post of that link---it was exactly what I was looking for but couldn't find under a search for "radiator core support"---my search skills are not good I know! :stupid:

I am pretty sure that the same treatment was given to the end of the frame rail horn on the outside side of the core support area, as well as the inner back edges of the door openings where the series of holes occurs as it goes down toward the inner rocker panels. The vinyl dogleg trim panels would cover this from view if they are in place.

Anyway, thanks a bunch.

I have taken Buttercup to an excellent shop and am doing the full repaint--the engine bay being done first. The previous paint shop's work just wasn't what I could live with-- so off with it. The color wasn't correct for a 919 Yellow. It was several shades too dark and wasn't properly prepped---sanding marks still visible on close inspection. I think this shop has it nailed as to the right shade of yellow and their prep work is very, very good.

I'm excited!!

Jim D.

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