70z 4 sale

[70Z]

I put this here because the car is for sale, but what I want to know is the color..Is this Astro Blue? Or just a repaint thats not a GM color. I like this shade of Blue whatever it is.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rare-1970...bayphotohosting (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rare-1970-1-2-Camaro-Z28-350-LT-1-360-HP-WOW_W0QQitemZ4607234117QQcategoryZ6161QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem#ebayphotohosting)

[COPO427]

Looks like Astro Blue code 25. The Med Blue code 26 is a bit darker.

[Mr70]

That looks too dark to be code #25 Astro blue.
I'd say it's code #26 Mulsane Blue..or possibly Code #28 Fathom Blue.

[Rick H]

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That looks too dark to be code #25 Astro blue.
I'd say it's code #26 Mulsane Blue..or possibly Code #28 Fathom Blue. But since it is coded 14 (Cortez Silver)


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There was no code #28 Fathom Blue in 1970. Mulsanne was not a term used in 1970 for the blue color either. It is however to dark for Astro Blue (25) and I would guess it to be code 26 Medium Blue. But since it is coded 14 (Cortez Silver) what does it matter? Too much money for an incorrect car. Just my opinion.

Rick H.

[Belair62]

....but isn't it nice to see a correct coded trim tag for the car at least...now it's just a color change.

[Rick H]

Sure it's a nice car but there is more to it then just a color change.

Look at some of the questions being asked. Some people don't have a clue. Blank pad with nothing on it is not unusual?? All it should have is 3 codes and some didn't get serial numbers?? Come on!

Rick H.

[Charley Lillard]

Maybe someone could ask him to look by the oil filter for the vin.

[70Z]

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But since it is coded 14 (Cortez Silver) what does it matter?

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Rick, it matters because as I said, I like this color and was just curious what it is. I'm not interested in the car itself, just the color. Thanks for the info though. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Rick H]

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Maybe someone could ask him to look by the oil filter for the vin.

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First thing I would have done. If the front pad is blank then most likely it was decked. It the VIN is in the rough casting and it matches then all the better. But the seller posted every other code except the engine. If you can find the codes on the axle abnd tranny, you should have no problem looking for the engine VIN stamp. Again, just my opinion.

Just looking at the motor raises a few questions. I.E. newer style GM valve covers (to shiney), incorrect fuel line to carb, HEI distributor, headers, etc. You're looking at some serious money to get this car correct and $42k is a lot to start with.

The color is nice but not on that car.

Rick H.

[farone]

This same car is listed on Hemmings on line for either $32 or $34K ....

[Mr70]

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By Rick H...There was no code #28 Fathom Blue in 1970. Mulsanne was not a term used in 1970 for the blue color either...

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I really do think that is code #26 Mulsanne Blue on that Camaro.
That was the original point of this topic,not the car itself.

There sure was a code #28 Fathom Blue in 1970,although it was not used on the 70 Camaro originally,so I'm sure that's what you meant.

As for the color code #26 not being named "Mulsanne Blue" in 1970,I'd have to take issue with that,as I have always known that to be a term used to describe one of the 1970 Chevrolet production colors.
And here's why..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/code260001.jpg
** Stands for Corvette & Camaro Only

[Mr70]

1970 Dealers Album Color choices for the Camaro.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/0f9b86e0.jpg

[Mr70]

1970 Dealership Color & Fabric Wall Chart.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/code260003.jpg

[Mr70]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/code260004.jpg

[Mr70]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/code260005.jpg

[Dave Rifkin]

Looks like Mulsanne Blue was an option all right.

[70Z]

Thanks for the answers guys.

Mr 70 I think your right.Mulsanne Blue it is or close anyway. Must be nice having the Chevrolet archieves at your disposal http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Rick H]

Ok I stand corrected but it is also shown on other brochures as medium blue. And my post on code 28 was meant for the Camaro in question. Next time I'll elborate to the minute degree.

Point is the car is wrong (and not just the paint)and in my opinion not worth the asking price.

Rick H.

[AutoInsane]

I think Mr70 has lived up to his name with 47 pieces of evidence supporting his color conclusion of this 70 Camaro!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[GM-26]

<font color="blue"> I would agree! </font>

[Schonyenko2]

I can only remember, and I remember it vividly, seeing one 70 fathom blue camaro. This was in about 71 72. It was a straight bumper Z28 with crager mags. L60s on the back. Also had a tall spoiler which I couldn't understand at the time. So maybe it was a copo spoiler car too. It was stunning with the white stripes and cragers. Only one I can remember that way. What was the deal on the color? Special order on the camaro or a time line issue?

[CamarosRus]

Did anybody address the issue about this Camaro NOT having the FACTORY INSTALLED (no option involved) Rear Bumper Guards and/or mounting holes in lower valance. I agree with Rick H in that the asking/selling price was TOO high given ALL the wrong and /or missing items.
Did WE also see the trim tag with either code 26 26 or a
- - for special paint ?????
I find it amusing if not entertaining that this past year or two has brought all this new found 1970 Camaro discussion at Yenko.net. In the "old" days Phil Borris's COPO was just about the only 2nd Gen mentioned here and maybe the LV's D.H. 70 car......

[Rick H]

Chuck,
For some reason nobody seems to care that there are a lot of things missing or wrong with the car. More concerned with getting the shade of blue correctly identified.

The auction states the car is coded Cortez Silver (14) so I would assume that he got that off the trim tag. A posted trim tag would have helped.

Hopefully his posted VIN on the tranny (10N5511818) is a typo.

A set of correct tower clamps would have helped a little bit. A least they're not blue.

Way too much money.

Rick H.

P.S. I agree, a lot of these cars popping up lately.

[Xplantdad]

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Chuck,
For some reason nobody seems to care that there are a lot of things missing or wrong with the car. More concerned with getting the shade of blue correctly identified.

Rick H.


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See orignal post below:

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I put this here because the car is for sale, but what I want to know is the color..Is this Astro Blue? Or just a repaint thats not a GM color. I like this shade of Blue whatever it is.

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Rick, I think all the original poster wanted to know was the color on the car, nothing else... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

Oh well, to each his own... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif