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Old 06-25-2013, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mudslinger View Post
That's the color all right.
Car had been taking down to metal on the outside when it had been done before
When we took it apart we found the originial nightshade color under the roof pillar weatherstrip channels
Color was for sure more gray than green.
I have been in the auto body trade going back 50 years or so.....
I can't say for certain but I don't think I have ever run across that paint code before.

Bill
It's surely your son's choice for color, but I try to convince any owner of an original V code paint car to go original. It's so unique and garner's way more attention when parked but flies under the radar for police.

Here's another few pictures, including someone's youtube video of nightshade green
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7H9YGvsLJo

http://www.highperformancepontiac.co...8_pontiac_gto/

nice story - keep it coming and good luck!

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