COPO Camaro pick from FB (was wrecked years ago)

[bcmiller]

Originally Posted by 1971ls6

I have never seen the paint marks on the pig, does anyone know what each one signifies?

I have never seen paint marks like that before, but if those were out there because the original had them, could be to make sure line workers knew it was special? I really don’t know.

[R68GTO]

I found similar markings on my BE rear, though the stripes were front to back vs side to side. Also saw similar on a 9,000 mile unrestored COPO at Goodguys in 2019. First photo is from unrestored car, next are what I found on mine, third is my attempt at recreating the stripes.

[Mr70]

Wouldn't those yellow markings on the pig,have originally been applied underneath the black overcoat?

[R68GTO]

Yes, I believe that is correct. I actually painted the black, added the yellow, then top-coated black over the yellow. I then took acetone on a rag and removed some of the black to let the yellow show through. Obviously not 100% correct, just my attempt at duplicating the look.

[jeremy clark]

i'm working with a 69 camaro expert on this car who's name I will not mention as I do not want to drag him into any potential internet arguments. I asked him that same question. He told me to put the inspection marks OVER the black paint. he did not give a specific reasoning for it and it was impossible to tell on this axle wether they were under any black paint or wether it was on top of the black paint.

[R68GTO]

FWIW, I did not find any black paint under the yellow when I carefully stripped mine down. Once I got through the yellow, it was bare cast.

[Mr70]

Originally Posted by R68GTO

FWIW, I did not find any black paint under the yellow when I carefully stripped mine down. Once I got through the yellow, it was bare cast.

That's what I've witnessed on many as well.