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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-23-2023, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 784
Posted By AMX guy
So 5 years later my car is about painted and...

So 5 years later my car is about painted and ready for the pinstripe.

I find stencil kits for a 66, but nothing for a '66 . anyone know of a kit for '66 ? if not I'll have to see if I can...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-18-2023, 09:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,304
Posted By AMX guy
Well, after 6 years the second painter I've had...

Well, after 6 years the second painter I've had the car too is painting it finally. he's got it all blocked out and ready to shoot the jams next week.

I ended up going with 1979 Pontiac Solar...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-07-2023, 12:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,304
Posted By AMX guy
Tiger Gold was definitely a special order color...

Tiger Gold was definitely a special order color for 65-66 but in '67 I believe is was a standard color, Signet Gold or something like that.

The data plate and PHS only designate it as special...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-08-2023, 06:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,179
Posted By AMX guy
Part of my mistake is taking uit to friends, the...

Part of my mistake is taking uit to friends, the first place was a friend who's as good of painter as any in the state but he just got so busy he couldn't finish it. he felt bad and told me if I...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-08-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,179
Posted By AMX guy
I wish. still setting there but he promises...

I wish. still setting there but he promises he's going to get it soon.

I'm telling you this painter thing is insane anymore, I'd take it somewhere else but there's nobody to take it to. I'm...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-20-2022, 08:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,179
Posted By AMX guy
Sheet says mix 2:1 or 1:1. I've done a spray...

Sheet says mix 2:1 or 1:1. I've done a spray out since getting the right color was up to me and it covers very good.

Crap maybe I'll just get 2 gallons to be safe . it's a factory special...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-20-2022, 06:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,179
Posted By AMX guy
Yes, '66. no top and not a color change but a...

Yes, '66. no top and not a color change but a complete job.

Yes I believe RM is 1 to1. so a gallon and a half may be overkill but not stupid.

I have a half gallon of RM clear so if I...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-20-2022, 05:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,179
Posted By AMX guy
How Much Base and Clear Do I Need ?

After 5 years my painter is finally, FINALLY ! ready to shoot my Tiger Gold '66 GTO.

So I have the entire car to paint, jams, under deck lid and no vinyl top. I'm buying the paint from RM and...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-27-2022, 10:32 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,920
Posted By AMX guy
I did a couple spray outs of the 79 and the 79...

I did a couple spray outs of the 79 and the 79 formula and they both look like crap. maybe it's just not what I expected or maybe it's supposed to be brown but I'm not impressed. I'm thinking the...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-14-2022, 09:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 823
Posted By AMX guy
I also have one for a 1966 sold in Portland...

I also have one for a 1966 sold in Portland Oregon. SN 242176z118344

If someone owns this car I'll give it to them.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-14-2022, 08:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 352
Posted By AMX guy
Special Order Paint Code Options

For the last 5 years I've been trying to get my '66 GTO painted. it's a long story but it's a friend and I've been patient. but now we're ready to shoot it and I have to pull the trigger on the...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-13-2022, 04:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,920
Posted By AMX guy
Getting close to paint so I'm back on this. ...

Getting close to paint so I'm back on this.

Of the 2 solar gold mixes which one is the brighter gold vs more brownish gold ? '78 or '79 ? or is there enough difference to matter ? my paint...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-08-2021, 12:58 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,920
Posted By AMX guy
So for 1980 the notes say solar gold code " 57" ...

So for 1980 the notes say solar gold code " 57" is a special formulation for this year. does anyone know if this would be less brown looking than 1978 or 1979 ?
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-08-2021, 12:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,304
Posted By AMX guy
Good information in this for sure, thanks. to...

Good information in this for sure, thanks. to be honest I'm not sure I like any of those colors any better than the gold. and what you're saying about staying with a pretty true gold makes sense....
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-05-2021, 05:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,304
Posted By AMX guy
It had been repainted once in the original tiger...

It had been repainted once in the original tiger gold over the original paint when I bought it. no question it was Tiger gold from the start not only is the original paint still in lots of spots but...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-05-2021, 09:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,304
Posted By AMX guy
So, it's a 2 owner original tri power 4spd ...

So, it's a 2 owner original tri power 4spd with the original engine and transmission, zero rust car almost ready to paint . what would you do ?

I have struggled for 3 years trying to...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-04-2021, 10:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,304
Posted By AMX guy
Special Order Colors

My '66 GTO is a factory special order color car. the PHS doesn't give a color so I called them and they said there was no way to know what color it was.

So does this mean it was any color GM...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 10-26-2021, 11:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,920
Posted By AMX guy
So between the 2 solar golds would you say the '...

So between the 2 solar golds would you say the ' 78 or the '79 is less brown and more gold ? in the two spray out cards there do you know which one is the lighter color ?

I'm not really...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 10-21-2021, 08:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,920
Posted By AMX guy
Interesting. glad GM had problems too that makes...

Interesting. glad GM had problems too that makes me feel not quite as dumb.

I did a spray out of Tiger Gold and Solar gold today. if they are not the same color the difference is very very ...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 10-21-2021, 12:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,920
Posted By AMX guy
I've been trying to do that for some time. ...

I've been trying to do that for some time. problem is there are very few gold colors used in production vehicles and the few that there have been in recent decades are pretty wild .

This has...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 10-20-2021, 06:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,920
Posted By AMX guy
Solar Gold Paint Help

It's getting down to the wire and I need to order paint for my painter. I've been messing with spray outs of Solar gold and I'm not at all happy with what I'm getting. it's too brown and it has a...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-28-2021, 10:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,338
Posted By AMX guy
I don't care for TG at all in it's correct form...

I don't care for TG at all in it's correct form it's too brown and blah. so what I'm thinking is if I change the color to make it look better is that not worse than going to another color that...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-28-2021, 12:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,158
Posted By AMX guy
The 66-67 ones fit poorly. I doubt the rest are...

The 66-67 ones fit poorly. I doubt the rest are much better.

Their windshield moldings don't fit at all.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-28-2021, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,338
Posted By AMX guy
Special Order Paint Code

I have a '66 GTO 389 Tripower 4 spd with the original engine and transmission. I'm the 3rd owner of the car and it has a special order paint code.

I've touched on this subject a few years ago...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-28-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,261
Posted By AMX guy
I like that much better than the original color, ...

I like that much better than the original color, and it's not so far off that it jumps at you.
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