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Old 05-09-2019, 02:03 AM
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Did Chevy paint the gas tank straps body color as pictured on this car?

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Old 05-09-2019, 02:30 AM
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Did Chevy paint the gas tank straps body color as pictured on this car?

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Yes that is typical on second gens. I believe they were partially installed (no gas tank)and hanging when the cars were painted
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Yes that is typical on second gens. I believe they were partially installed (no gas tank)and hanging when the cars were painted
That is my understanding as well... and how I restored the 73 Z28 additionally that is how the survivor 30k mile 70 Z28 picked up back in January shows as well.
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