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Old Apr 28th, 03, 07:46 AM
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Does anyone know where I can find a Corvette Bronze (1968 Camaro) "swatch" to look at? I have a Camaro that was originally Corvette Bronze and has been "touched up". In very bright sunshine you can see there is some differnce in the original and resprayed areas. I don't know which is which. I have only seen a few Camaro's with this paint and they all look a little different. Any ideas on where to look for this?
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Old Apr 28th, 03, 08:56 AM
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I don't know how much this will help but try here:

http://www.collectorcarmuseum.com/in...ges/350003.jpg

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Old Apr 28th, 03, 09:34 AM
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Thanks! That's a start.

That Corvette is a bit lighter in color than my Camaro, but close. Chevelle had a Aztec Bronze in 1966 that is similar (it's possible my Camaro was mistakenly painted that).

I just found a website, check it out.

www.autocolorlibrary.com
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Old Apr 28th, 03, 10:26 AM
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Good find, I added it to my favorites.

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Old Apr 28th, 03, 06:12 PM
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try this site www.geocities.com/MotorCity/3652/68pics.html#ext i think it has a couple
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Old Apr 28th, 03, 08:44 PM
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Check out the link in my signature. I took a couple pictures of a Bronze '68 Yenko at the last Supercar Reunion. Beautiful color!
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Old Apr 29th, 03, 06:03 AM
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ET, I also have a Camaro that came originally with OO Corvette Bronze paint. From almost completely dismantling the car, the best original paint I can find is inside the door. If you take the door panels off Im sure you can see some original paint that has not been exposed to sun and elements. I waxed this area and got a good result. Good Luck, Kevin
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Old Apr 30th, 03, 04:47 AM
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Thanks everyone! The links were GREAT!

jus4funn68, thanks for the tip on where to look for original paint!

Based on all this I think mine was definetly resprayed too dark. When the sun really hits a correctly painted car, Corvette Bronze is bright while mine seems to be a shade darker.

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