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69 Charger factory primer color #2574816
11/06/18 01:15 PM 11/06/18 01:15 PM
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I have a 1969 Charger and am wondering what colors of primer did the Hamtramck plant use? I want to do the bottom of my car in the primer color and over spray the body color... any help would be appreciated
Re: 69 Charger factory primer color [Re: Kilrbee] #2574951
11/06/18 05:49 PM 11/06/18 05:49 PM
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should have been the dark gray dip tank primer I think.

inherited a 69 roadrunner from my grand pop.
Re: 69 Charger factory primer color [Re: Kilrbee] #2574973
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What ever shade of gray showed up and poured into the tank

1969 Hemi Roadrunner 2nd owner
Re: 69 Charger factory primer color [Re: 69hemibeep] #2574987
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Originally Posted By 69hemibeep
What ever shade of gray showed up and poured into the tank



iagree it varied based on what was in the vat when your car was actually "dipped", your car has the best evidence for what color was on your car - check firewall, floors & inside doors - some unmolested/uncovered areas should still remain scope
Re: 69 Charger factory primer color [Re: Kilrbee] #2575007
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The more cars dipped before the vat was topped up, the more debris in the tank also.

Actual shades vary widely due to circumstance.
Re: 69 Charger factory primer color [Re: Alaskan_TA] #2575111
11/06/18 11:35 PM 11/06/18 11:35 PM
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The color you need can be found on the inner part of the doors behind the door panels, halfway up the firewall behind the heater box, etc.
Re: 69 Charger factory primer color [Re: Kilrbee] #2575221
11/07/18 10:43 AM 11/07/18 10:43 AM
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Thanks everyone for the input, unfortunately this car has been an ongoing restoration since 1992! any trace of original anything is long gone! I was just wanting to know what the original exposed primer color was for the Hamtramck plant cause its about to be painted and I want to do it correctly as the factory would have.
Re: 69 Charger factory primer color [Re: Kilrbee] #2575225
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Here are a couple pictures of a Hamtramck built 70 Challenger

TA disassembly 286small.jpgInterior Disassembly (148)small.jpg
1970 Challenger T/A 4 speed
Re: 69 Charger factory primer color [Re: Kilrbee] #2575228
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Originally Posted By Kilrbee
Thanks everyone for the input, unfortunately this car has been an ongoing restoration since 1992! any trace of original anything is long gone! I was just wanting to know what the original exposed primer color was for the Hamtramck plant cause its about to be painted and I want to do it correctly as the factory would have.


I had paint matched to the primer color and sprayed with flattener to be more durable.
Re: 69 Charger factory primer color [Re: cbusters] #2575248
11/07/18 11:56 AM 11/07/18 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted By cbusters
Originally Posted By Kilrbee
Thanks everyone for the input, unfortunately this car has been an ongoing restoration since 1992! any trace of original anything is long gone! I was just wanting to know what the original exposed primer color was for the Hamtramck plant cause its about to be painted and I want to do it correctly as the factory would have.


I had paint matched to the primer color and sprayed with flattener to be more durable.


I believe Resto Rick also sells a paint formulated this way.
Re: 69 Charger factory primer color [Re: Kilrbee] #2575772
11/08/18 10:50 AM 11/08/18 10:50 AM
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Thanks for the pics, I will do some checking for some correct color paint to use. beer

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