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Resurrected69ss
04-04-2016, 11:38 AM
Hey guys, I was wondering what was the correct factory colors for the lakewood 3 point roll bar and traction action bars?? I've searched a few different threads but never seem to get a correct identification on the right color. I see some people say hugger orange for the bar and Daytona yellow on the traction bars? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
chevyandpontiac
04-04-2016, 12:38 PM
I have an original 3 point roller bar and it is more of a red-orange, I will take a picture tonight and post it.
As for the traction bars that yellow has been a couple of different colors, from a light yellow (sunflower) to a brighter yellow (john Deere yellow). I have nos piece with all the different colors, if you are going to paint them, find the yellow you like and go with it.
I am sure you will get a bunch more input, there are a lot of people here with many NOS lakewood parts.
Resurrected69ss
04-04-2016, 12:46 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyandpontiac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have an original 3 point roller bar and it is more of a red-orange, I will take a picture tonight and post it.
As for the traction bars that yellow has been a couple of different colors, from a light yellow (sunflower) to a brighter yellow (john Deere yellow). I have nos piece with all the different colors, if you are going to paint them, find the yellow you like and go with it.
I am sure you will get a bunch more input, there are a lot of people here with many NOS lakewood parts.
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Thanks, I was kind of thinking the same thing with them traction bars! As for the roll bar it's almost like a tomato red of some sort. Go figure I'm a body work and paint guy and still can't figure out the color lol!
whitetop
04-04-2016, 05:59 PM
Huggar orange is not correct. ...early NOS pieces I have seen have very little orange in it...9/10 red
Lakewood yellow after say the 1980's is different than original late 60's 70's Lakewood yellow...new ones> slighlty darker has sort of a mustard color to it.
Many years ago I had a paint store scan a nos set of early 70's Lakewood bars and had the formula..I will try to dig it out and post it but I am in the process of moving.
tabooo
04-04-2016, 06:06 PM
Ask Sammy!!!!
Resurrected69ss
04-04-2016, 06:14 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: whitetop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Huggar orange is not correct. ...early NOS pieces I have seen have very little orange in it...9/10 red
Lakewood yellow after say the 1980's is different than original late 60's 70's Lakewood yellow...new ones> slighlty darker has sort of a mustard color to it.
Many years ago I had a paint store scan a nos set of early 70's Lakewood bars and had the formula..I will try to dig it out and post it but I am in the process of moving. </div></div>
Thanks Dave! I knew it wasn't hugger orange because mine is still more of a red than orange and it was never repainted. I appreciate it!
Resurrected69ss
04-04-2016, 06:14 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tabooo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ask Sammy!!!! </div></div>
What's his user name on here I forgot. Thanks!
Mr.Nickey Nova
04-04-2016, 09:35 PM
Go to Ace and get a can of Sunshine Yellow by (NOW). It's close to the original Lakewood Yellow.
Resurrected69ss
04-05-2016, 01:09 AM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr.Nickey Nova</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Go to Ace and get a can of Sunshine Yellow by (NOW). It's close to the original Lakewood Yellow. </div></div>
Thanks! Just went to the store and grabbed a can of rustoleum sun yellow and sunburst yellow going to try them out tomm.
tabooo
04-05-2016, 01:32 AM
Mr. Nickey Nova gave you the correct info.
chevyandpontiac
04-05-2016, 11:07 AM
Here is a picture of my roll bars, the front one is painted chevy orange, the back one is the original Lakewood paint. It is more red than orange.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/04/full-10756-41855-roll.jpg
This first traction bar is an original unpainted Lakewood traction bar, you can see it is not real bright.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/04/full-10756-41856-old_yellow.jpg
The second picture is a repaint I used John Deere yellow (rustoluem) I like the color and this paint is real durable.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/04/full-10756-41857-john_deere.jpg
Postsedan
04-05-2016, 12:11 PM
Well done Dan <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif
Dan
Resurrected69ss
04-05-2016, 12:16 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyandpontiac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is a picture of my roll bars, the front one is painted chevy orange, the back one is the original Lakewood paint. It is more red than orange.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/04/full-10756-41855-roll.jpg
This first traction bar is an original unpainted Lakewood traction bar, you can see it is not real bright.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/04/full-10756-41856-old_yellow.jpg
The second picture is a repaint I used John Deere yellow (rustoluem) I like the color and this paint is real durable.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/04/full-10756-41857-john_deere.jpg
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That's perfect thanks man! Exactly what I was looking for. Maybe today I'll see if home depot had that John Deere yellow!
YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY
04-05-2016, 03:40 PM
The current version of 'chevy orange/red' by dupli-color is a close match for the original roll bar paint - you will actually have a harder time finding the classic 'chevy orange' nowadays!
Resurrected69ss
04-06-2016, 12:33 AM
Got some John Deere paint today and tested one half of the traction bar and it looks like a dead ringer!! Chevyandpontiac thanks a million brother it looks perfect!
Postsedan
04-06-2016, 12:59 AM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Resurrected69ss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Got some John Deere paint today and tested one half of the traction bar and it looks like a dead ringer!! Chevyandpontiac thanks a million brother it looks perfect! </div></div>
This Is what it's all about <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif
Dan
volquartsen
04-29-2016, 12:37 PM
Having a Lakewood roll bar built for my project car, thanks for the paint info...
Now, how about the Lakewood decals for the roll bar, any repops out there? Thanks
whitetop
04-29-2016, 01:45 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: volquartsen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Having a Lakewood roll bar built for my project car, thanks for the paint info...
Now, how about the Lakewood decals for the roll bar, any repops out there? Thanks </div></div>
You can still buy those decals in that size from Lakewood. Tons of them on ebay
volquartsen
04-29-2016, 01:48 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: whitetop</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: volquartsen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Having a Lakewood roll bar built for my project car, thanks for the paint info...
Now, how about the Lakewood decals for the roll bar, any repops out there? Thanks </div></div>
You can still buy those decals in that size from Lakewood. Tons of them on ebay </div></div>
Thanks
Any idea what the size is?
novadude
04-29-2016, 01:57 PM
First of all, let me say, "I get it".
However, part of me can't help but chuckle about the concern for factory-correct colors for parts that are being installed to modify a vehicle and move it further away from "factory-correct". I understand completely, but it IS a little funny when you think about it. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif
67 Nova Boy
04-29-2016, 02:40 PM
2" on the stickers
Dave
67 Nova Boy
volquartsen
04-30-2016, 03:04 PM
Thanks Dave...
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