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8453johng 01-22-2023 09:59 PM

1980 turbo pace car rear end paint
 
question was the rear end painted semi gloss black on the 19802 pace car trans am

I thought the pictures i have seen is the rear left the factory natural

As always thanks again

'ol Pinion head 01-23-2023 12:27 AM

Natural cast steel center, natural steel tubes. On the 3.08 posi coded rears, believe there was a large orange inspection mark on the bottom of cast center housing. Will ck a few original '80 housings to confirm.

8453johng 01-23-2023 12:29 AM

Thanks
 
thanks as always

mine doesn't look pretty but I don't to paint where there was none

Always looking to make better but original

alex s 01-23-2023 06:33 AM

3 Attachment(s)
Here are some pictures of a 1980 F Body (Z28)
with under 200 miles

78w72 01-23-2023 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8453johng (Post 6402383)
thanks as always

mine doesn't look pretty but I don't to paint where there was none

Always looking to make better but original

you can always use paint colors to match the natural finishes and prevent ugly rust.

Skip Fix 01-25-2023 10:48 PM

2 Attachment(s)
Here are two from a 1981 Turbo TA. Found them after sand blasting


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