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Corey Bowcutt

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68 Rear valance finish
« on: December 08, 2020, 01:48:45 PM »
I am refinishing the rear valance on my February 12, 1968 GT350.  What should the color/finish be on the back side of the valance?  I am assuming Red Oxide epoxy primer but want to make sure before I do it.

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Corey

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Re: 68 Rear valance finish
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2020, 01:50:01 PM »
Yes red oxide

You will have two spots of deadner above the exhaust cut outs.

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Re: 68 Rear valance finish
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2020, 01:51:54 PM »
Thank you Pete for the rapid response.  I assume the deadener is black because it was applied after the red oxide?

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Re: 68 Rear valance finish
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2020, 02:28:14 PM »
Correct

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Re: 68 Rear valance finish
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2020, 06:52:36 PM »
Commonly painted on car, so at least some of mounting screws were also painted.

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Re: 68 Rear valance finish
« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2020, 07:55:10 PM »
Metuchen cars all attaching.screws on when painted. Studs loose

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Re: 68 Rear valance finish
« Reply #6 on: December 08, 2020, 08:27:14 PM »
Thank you Pete for the rapid response.  I assume the deadener is black because it was applied after the red oxide?

original deadener example (generous application, mind you) from #2139 early March car.  FYI

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Re: 68 Rear valance finish
« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2020, 08:44:27 PM »
Thanks for all the information and picture.  Does anyone know why they added the sound deadener there?  Seems odd to me.  The only thing I can think is protecting the paint from heat?

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Re: 68 Rear valance finish
« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2020, 11:29:36 PM »
Thanks for all the information and picture.  Does anyone know why they added the sound deadener there?  Seems odd to me.  The only thing I can think is protecting the paint from heat?
Not heat but vibration cause by the sound coming from the exhaust tips .
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Re: 68 Rear valance finish
« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2020, 01:05:25 PM »
Another example of the sealer at each side near opening. Looks like a thin brush application covered by a heavier sealer.
« Last Edit: December 09, 2020, 01:07:33 PM by Rukiddin »

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Re: 68 Rear valance finish
« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2020, 05:08:58 PM »
Also called “cow pies” 🧐

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Re: 68 Rear valance finish
« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2020, 06:27:02 PM »
Also called “cow pies” 🧐
I coined that one.
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