When I had my 66 painted, The paint guy suggested I have him paint both the inner fenders and the firewall body color. I was thinking more "old school", with correct shades of black on both the firewall and inner fenders. He and I discussed this once a week whenever I would go look at his progress on the rest of the body... I finally compromised. I had him paint the firewall body color, and the inner fenders in semi gloss black. I have no regrets at all. I'm extremely happy with the way things look under the hood. I figured it would be much easier to take out the inner fenders and spray them body color if I decided I didn't like the current look....
Take a look at some cars at local meets and shows, look at pictures on-line and in the magazines. Ultimately, it's your call. Good luck. Larry Shouse -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dean Vandergriff Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 10:02 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Painting question/ Opinion Poll I'm finally getting around to painting my '65 ragtop. What's the current trend or opinion about the color of the firewall, fenderwells, & core support? Body color or black? Keep in mind that originality is not an issue on this one. Thanks for the input! Dean Vandergriff '65 ragtop '65 hardtop
