Paint codes

[spasso]

Is there anywhere on a '77 that has the paint code stamped on? Or is there any other way to find out if the car has the original color still on it? I have the code for the car I am looking at but wish to verify that it is the original color. Thanks.

[kmack]

most of the paint codes were located on a sticker on top of the radiator support. It's been debated as to whether the original location of this sticker was on the left or right side of the radiator support, though.

As for trying to locate the original color of the car you have, best place to look is under the carpet or behind the interior panels. Pull up some of the vinyl trim also.

Most people, when changing a car's color, will not go through the extra trouble of changing the color COMPLETELY. Doing a complete color change would involve removing the entire interior (dash, seats, wiring, heater, etc.) and repainting the entire shell. It's a lot of work and has been what has kept me from repainting my car black. (I didn't want someone to pull up the carpet and see the original red.)

[2ManyZs]

If you look on www.zhome.com you will find a complete list of colors and paint codes by year and model. I think your's may have been the 517 beige that looks like light gold, if that is the original color on your car.