Two dark reds
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Car: 89 Formula
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Two dark reds
GM has two different codes for dark red I think one was pre 88 and the other post.
Anyone know both paint codes? I think the earlier one is 74U--but not sure.
Also, which do you think looks better?
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Anyone know both paint codes? I think the earlier one is 74U--but not sure.
Also, which do you think looks better?
thanks!
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Car: 91 Camaro RS Update: Sold Camaro, now own a "91" Corvette.
Engine: Corvette L98 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
My "91" RS Camaro is RPO code 75U "Brilliant Red Metallic". Here's a Picture:
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Car: 1991 Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700 R4
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:hail: AAAAHHHHH...........OOOOoooo Lovin the 75U paint Mikey. I know you are toying with the idea of getting the ROC painted and if ya do......you've got to go 75U...DID YOU HEAR ME.....75U
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Car: 1991 Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700 R4
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Mike I do believe that in 1988 Flame Red Met=74
Bright red=81.I think those were the only reds for that year.
Bright red=81.I think those were the only reds for that year.
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Car: 1987 z28
Engine: L98
My paint code is 74U. It's listed as Victory Red, but my car is closer to maroon. I got the name of the color from the rpo decoder on this site. I've been told that it might not be correct for my year (1987).
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Car: 1986 Sport Coupé
Engine: 305-4v
Transmission: 700R4 and TransGo2
Mike,
Our cars are the same colour: Flame Red Metallic.
However, my console rpo code calls it Victory Red.
Have you noticed how there are now hordes of cars out there using a slightly lighter variant of it? All the auto makers have jumped on this bandwagon.
Our cars are the same colour: Flame Red Metallic.
However, my console rpo code calls it Victory Red.
Have you noticed how there are now hordes of cars out there using a slightly lighter variant of it? All the auto makers have jumped on this bandwagon.
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Car: 89 Formula
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH 700R4
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Yeah....sorry musta been the drugs
I've been calling it dark red for a long time but have no idea why...flame red metallic it is (or Victory red)
Yeah Ford has something a little different but not as good. I'll just repaint it factory 74U but with no pinstripes/decals---ala DX3. I do like the colour a little more now that I took off that red/black pintripe combo
I'd imagine a fresh paint job looks diffeent then
15 year old paint
I've been calling it dark red for a long time but have no idea why...flame red metallic it is (or Victory red)
Yeah Ford has something a little different but not as good. I'll just repaint it factory 74U but with no pinstripes/decals---ala DX3. I do like the colour a little more now that I took off that red/black pintripe combo
I'd imagine a fresh paint job looks diffeent then
15 year old paint
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Car: 1987 Iroc Z "Classic Roc"
Engine: 5.7 350
Transmission: Auto
Same red as the others but freshly painted this season.
One day I'll get around to borrowing my sister-in-law's really *** digital to take some pics.
One day I'll get around to borrowing my sister-in-law's really *** digital to take some pics.
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Car: 1983 WS-6 Trans Am
Engine: 1999 L31 5.7 Vortec
Transmission: 5 speed
Axle/Gears: Auburn Limited-slip w/3:73 gears
My 83 T/A is code 75U Spectra Red.
It is a solid dark red.
I think it was used only on 82&83 models !??!
Check my web page for pics.
It is a solid dark red.
I think it was used only on 82&83 models !??!
Check my web page for pics.
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Car: 1983 WS-6 Trans Am
Engine: 1999 L31 5.7 Vortec
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Axle/Gears: Auburn Limited-slip w/3:73 gears
Sorry! Double post
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