CRG Discussion Forum

Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: 69bigblock4speed on October 20, 2023, 11:45:38 AM

Title: Rally Sport hideaway hinge color
Post by: 69bigblock4speed on October 20, 2023, 11:45:38 AM

I have a 69 SS / RS with a Endura bumper. What color were the hinges painted, that hold the RS headlight covers out of Norwood. Black, Grey, and or Natural metal in color? I am talking about the bracket that the headlight door or cover is mounted too. When it open it pivots 90 degrees.

Title: Re: Rally Sport hideaway hinge color
Post by: 69bigblock4speed on November 06, 2023, 03:48:02 PM

I contacted
 Jerry McNeish and he told me they are to be semi gloss black in color. That is how they left Norwood.

Title: Re: Rally Sport hideaway hinge color
Post by: KevinW on November 07, 2023, 12:42:08 PM

Yes, that is correct.  I know we discussed the finer details on how to paint RS door components with Lloyd for his Z, but I cannot find that now of course. :(

Title: Re: Rally Sport hideaway hinge color
Post by: 68camaroz28 on November 07, 2023, 01:27:05 PM

They were dip painted similar to many other parts found on car. JohnZ always stated it was a semi-gloss primer.

Title: Re: Rally Sport hideaway hinge color
Post by: Edgemontvillage on November 24, 2023, 06:25:35 PM

Photos of 1969 Camaro RS door hinges, original and restored. They were (dip) painted semi-gloss black.

Original, unrestored 1969 Camaro RS door hinge, with paint runs
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51600148185_ff2f5fd057_c.jpg)

Restored
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51655653492_3d17e5cc3b_c.jpg)