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1971 Camaro Z28


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The purpose of this site is to provide a free and easy way for the automotive enthusiast to research the paint code information for an older car. Data on various General Motors paint codes from 1940 through 1996 is currently available. The links to the various model years are in the right column. We hope to add info for Ford, Chrysler, etc. soon.

The data from 1940 though 1978 inclusive is broken down by specific GM division. Intially, we have Pontiac and Chevrolet broken out seperately and plan to add the other divisions later. The data from 1979 through 1996 represents all divsions of GM automobiles (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac.

General Motors Body Types

Over the years General Motors often sold its various "bodies" through multiple divisions. Typically, there were some differences in body panels, trim, etc. to help GM sell the same car in different segments of the market. For example, the "F" body was sold as both the Chevy Camaro and the slightly more expensive and upscale Pontiac Firebird. Some of the same colors were used, but were called by different names. For example, code 24 paint on a 1978 Pontiac Firebird was called "Martinique Blue". The identical paint on a 1978 Camaro was called "Ultramarine Blue".

How to Find a GM Paint Code

General Motors attached metal trim tags to the cars as they came down the assembly line. Typically, the tags are found on the cowl or firewall on the driver's side of the vehicle. Here is an example of trim tag found on a 1969 Chevy Camaro. In this case, the car left the factory with Code 69 paint, also known as Cortez Silver.

camaro trim tag

 

Additionally, we can see that this car was a Z/28 (X77) and therefore would have had a pair of stripes on the hood and trunk. In this case, the stripes would have been black, as indicated by the "B" next to the "69" paint code .

 

 
Chevy Paint Codes by Year
1940 1950 1960 1970
1941 1951 1961 1971
1942 1952 1962 1972
1943 1953 1963 1973
1944 1954 1964 1974
1945 1955 1965 1975
1946 1956 1966 1976
1947 1957 1967 1977
  1958 1968 1978
1949 1959 1969  
See GM Codes 1979 and later
       
Pontiac Paint Codes by Year
1960 1965 1970 1975
1961 1966 1971 1976
1962 1967 1972 1977
1963 1968 1973 1978
1964 1969 1974  
See GM Codes 1979 and later
       
General Motors Paint Codes
1979 1984 1989 1994
1980 1985 1990 1995
1981 1986 1991 1996
1982 1987 1992  
1983 1988 1993  
       
   
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wet paint and bugs
WTF! what is it about wet paint that attracts bugs? is it the sheen, the wet look, the gas coming out as it gasses out, or my thought, and most...
Author : example@example.com (70sbudget)
Publ.Date : Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:01:33 GMT

polished gas tank?
so refurbing the gas tank today. after taking off the squeak straps up top, i noticed that the tank is stainless. anyone ever polished their gas...
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Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:48:00 GMT

Push on plastic retainers for 78-81 bumpers
Does anyone know of a source for the push-on barbed plastic retainers that are used on the front and rear bumpers for these years? There is three...
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Publ.Date : Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:57:35 GMT

Carbon fiber bumpers getting cheaper!
I have a set of 70-73 bumpers that include front bumperettes and the rear bumper, all in carbon fiber and clear coated, and weight 3 pounds total. ...
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Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:22:41 GMT

Quarter Panel Gaps?
On my ’79 I started replacing the passenger side quarter panel last time I worked on it, 20 years ago, and I am looking over what I did back then and...
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Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:18:36 GMT

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