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Non-Red Oxide Undercarriage Discussion - Sept/Oct 69 NJ

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J_Speegle:

--- Quote from: jim69mach1 on December 30, 2017, 09:54:54 PM ---Found another area with gray primer behind the rear  lower quarter panel extension area.
I’m totally convinced now this mustang received gray primer.

Jim

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Remember that application at that location is not related to the color under the car so would not jump to the conclusion that they have anything to do with one another.

Under the car (firewall rearward) was applied with premounted jets from below while the body (sides and top) were sprayed by hand. First red oxide then a light gray primer surfacer as you have found and has been mentioned in dozens of other threads. Something that was done at all plants. You should also find it along the bottom edge of the taillight panel where the valance was attached after this primer application

Just an example of many

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=15492.msg96861#msg96861

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=3017.msg16022#msg16022

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=11995.msg72713#msg72713 Reply #1

Bob Gaines:

--- Quote from: jim69mach1 on December 30, 2017, 09:54:54 PM ---Found another area with gray primer behind the rear  lower quarter panel extension area.
I’m totally convinced now this mustang received gray primer.

Jim

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Yes not a big surprise. Gray primer was used on the body panels before color was applied. The primer on the body panels portions is not relevant necessarily to what was used on the bottom side of the floor however. You may find supporting evidence for a light gray color (not primer)on the bottom side  but the gray primer used on body panels before color painting is not it IMO.

jim69mach1:
This is exactly the reason why I always visit this website. Excellent feedback and knowledge of these cars from Jeff and bob as always. That picture of the red fastback is a great example of what I’m seeing in my fastback. Interesting to know the valance and quarter extensions were painted on the cars. Makes sense how the area under the valance looks the way it does. Very similar to the read fastback pic you posted.

My rear taillight valance is badly rusted and dented , sadly it must be replaced.

Thanks!
Jim

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