Author Topic: Rocker covers (Read 10895 times)

jolinari · « **on:** October 14, 2005, 02:42:33 PM »

Hi guys
i need to paint my rocket cover for my stingray...just wondering whether any1 out there knows the original colour code that chevrolet used back then
thanks heaps

BOSCHVETTE · « **Reply #1 on:** October 14, 2005, 04:52:17 PM »

They are known as rocker covers not rocket covers,but as we all know the mighty vette is a quick missile.
oh, no idea on the colour.
cheers boschvette

cosmicvette · « **Reply #2 on:** October 14, 2005, 05:22:26 PM »

orange enamel paint....chevy orange I guess! Covers were painted same colour as the block....(so Im assuming you have a small block with the painted covers?)

cosmicvette · « **Reply #3 on:** October 14, 2005, 05:27:43 PM »

1970 - 1972 base engines - rocker covers are stamped steel, painted ORANGE (chevrolet orange):v

mick · « **Reply #4 on:** October 14, 2005, 05:51:54 PM »

example

jolinari · « **Reply #5 on:** October 14, 2005, 06:41:43 PM »

thats right...it is kind of Orange colour...i am gona take it to a painter but it would be more convenient if i have a code name or number! i am sure i will find it somewhere on the net

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Originally posted by cosmicvette
orange enamel paint....chevy orange I guess! Covers were painted same colour as the block....(so Im assuming you have a small block with the painted covers?)

cosmicvette · « **Reply #6 on:** October 14, 2005, 06:55:39 PM »

Chevrolet Orange is the name of the paint colour. I guess there are a few Chevrolet Orange paints out there....I don't know the exact code.

MJ427 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 14, 2005, 08:04:47 PM »

yes it is called cheverolet orange

mick · « **Reply #8 on:** October 14, 2005, 08:46:34 PM »

its a very well known colour there wont be any probs matching it.

MADVET · « **Reply #9 on:** October 15, 2005, 04:29:17 PM »

You can buy heat resistant pressure pack cans in chevy orange from most auto parts stores.

jolinari · « **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2006, 10:07:45 PM »

Just bumping this thread up...got the original rocker covers sandblasted...I am just wondering whether someone could help me with the code...The guy who is spraying them told me that no such thing chevy orange...

Can any1 help?

MADVET · « **Reply #11 on:** November 16, 2006, 10:58:28 PM »

http://www.speco.com.au/vht_engine.html

Vette Obsessed · « **Reply #12 on:** November 16, 2006, 11:03:55 PM »

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Originally posted by jolinari
The guy who is spraying them told me that no such thing chevy orange...

Thats a worry.

jolinari · « **Reply #13 on:** November 16, 2006, 11:15:07 PM »

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Originally posted by jolinari
The guy who is spraying them told me that no such thing chevy orange...

Thats a worry.

well i should have said...he was aware of the name chevy orange but preferred a code for it ;30

Vette Obsessed · « **Reply #14 on:** November 16, 2006, 11:15:49 PM »

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Originally posted by jolinari
The guy who is spraying them told me that no such thing chevy orange...

Thats a worry.

well i should have said...he was aware of the name chevy orange but preferred a code for it ;30

Sorry Joe. ;42

MADVET · « **Reply #15 on:** November 16, 2006, 11:46:01 PM »

PPG paint. Here is the factory-correct color code and the whole mixing formula:-

PPG Delstar Chevy Engine Orange, DAR #60524 H Mixing Formula (1 qt, cummulative): DMR 400 4.0 units, DMR 405 160.0 units, DMR 464 660 units, DXR 495 680 units, DMR 499 1250 units, Mix the paint 8:6:1 Delstar/DTR601 Reducer/DXR80 Catalyst and shoot it with a paint gun. If you have a new engine back from the machine shop and it’s bare metal, prime the entire engine, block, heads, etc. with PPG DP40LF Epoxy Primer mixed 2:1 with DP402LF Catalyst.

Hope this helps

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Cameron 77C3 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 16, 2006, 11:48:47 PM »

Good one madvette. I sized it up one notch.

Vette Obsessed · « **Reply #17 on:** November 16, 2006, 11:50:27 PM »

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Originally posted by MADVET
PPG paint Here is the factory-correct color code and the whole mixing formula: PPG Delstar Chevy Engine Orange, DAR #60524 H Mixing Formula (1 qt, cummulative): DMR 400 4.0 units DMR 405 160.0 units DMR 464 660 units DXR 495 680 units DMR 499 1250 units Mix the paint 8:6:1 Delstar/DTR601 Reducer/DXR80 Catalyst and shoot it with a paint gun. If you have a new engine back from the machine shop and it’s bare metal, prime the entire engine, block, heads, etc. with PPG DP40LF Epoxy Primer mixed 2:1 with DP402LF Catalyst.

Hope this helps

Legend! ;42

jolinari · « **Reply #18 on:** November 17, 2006, 11:21:35 AM »

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Originally posted by MADVET
PPG paint. Here is the factory-correct color code and the whole mixing formula:-

PPG Delstar Chevy Engine Orange, DAR #60524 H Mixing Formula (1 qt, cummulative): DMR 400 4.0 units, DMR 405 160.0 units, DMR 464 660 units, DXR 495 680 units, DMR 499 1250 units, Mix the paint 8:6:1 Delstar/DTR601 Reducer/DXR80 Catalyst and shoot it with a paint gun. If you have a new engine back from the machine shop and it’s bare metal, prime the entire engine, block, heads, etc. with PPG DP40LF Epoxy Primer mixed 2:1 with DP402LF Catalyst.

Hope this helps
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helps? I reckon you are going to confuse the bloke ;53

fantastic info Madvet!