I have a '71 GS with the Sandlewood interior. I have the correct sandlewood bucket seat material for my bench to bucket conversion but, I have a black column shift steering column that I'll replacing with a new floor shift column. I need to know what color to paint the new (primed) steering column? I'd like to see some pics ad maybe a paint code if anyone has it. The pic below shows the black column and black steering wheel but, I now have a correct 3 spoke wheel for it.
The column should match your lower dash. Here is the issue, the can of sandlewood paint you'll get may or may not be the same shade as your dash if your dash isn't original paint. You would probably be better off talking your glove box or ashtray to a paint store and get a paint code off of that. They can mix it up into a spray can for you if it helps, this is my sandlewood tilt column that's going back into my 71 GS. I used this can which I got from Chris Gullo when he had his brown Skylark
That tells me a lot, thanks. Any chance you could post a better pic of the can so I can read the paint code and wording better? Thanks again, buddy. :grin:
Unfortunately the paint code is not printed on the label! They might be able to look it up by the TCP # or the job number if its still on their system, Im not sure if its the dark sandlewood or the light sandlewood coloro No: If you go to www.autocolorlibrary.com, you can look up the chip charts for a 71 Buick. On the second page, it lists all the paint codes of the interior colors. They list light sandlewood and dark sandlewood. From the looks of the pic you posted, are the A pillar posts darker that the lower dash? The A pillar posts seem to match the color of my column. But your lower dash looks lighter. You might have to buy both and see which is which
Here ya go. http://www.autocolorlibrary.com/aclchip.aspx?image=1971-Buick-pg01.jpg If I remember, when you call, they'll ask for some info located on the body tag.
When I go to that site and look at the interior colors, my trim code 154 (sandlewood notch-back bench) shows up with three colors. Medium beige, dark beige, and light sandlewood. But, I can't find an actual color chip of any of these colors. Where might they be? I'm thinking I might just have to take the glove box door into the paint shop and have them match it to my column to get it as close as possible. The lower dash and door is original. I also have to paint the floor console which is black now.
Couple shots of my '71 with the same conversion. I have a few more "somewhere". Sent the bezel from under the column to TCP paints, recieved a perfect match in colour & sheen. Had the paint number too, will try to locate it.
Go to this thread, post # 4. Exact match for '71 Sandalwood interior. http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?262518-Interior-Color-Codes&highlight=sandalwood+interior
Just talked with Tower paints. They can sell me the same paint but, they say a pint only makes about 4 spray cans. I think you said you got 6 cans? And the cost is right up there. About $150 for a pint put into spray cans and shipped to Florida. Ouch!
I don't think you need that much. A column and a console, I bet you can get away with one can. Two cans max and you'll have plenty left over.
I received 6 cans with my order. It was a quart with some left over in the can. Not cheap but it is right. Couple cans should be plenty & you'll have some for future use or trading stock.
Good question. I have a friend who's restoring a 70 Stage 1 with bench/column shift and he wants the power unit & front seat. Do you need the whole power bench seat or, just the upholstery? It's original and in pretty good shape.
Really just the upholstery. I have a bench seat with the fold down arm they needs recovering. What would you take for it? Looks like it's in good shape.
For you guys that have used the TCP rattle can paint; how is it holding up to day-to-day use? I contacted TCP's tech, but they said they had not done a pencil hardness test so there is no objective measurement of the hardness of the finish once it dries. I had tried another company's black lacquer and only shot the ash tray as a test piece. It looks great as long as you don't touch it because it scratches so easily. I'm going to have to strip it all off because it definitely will not hold up over the long run (maybe not even the short run either). I've even considered using a base/clear system. It will not look original but it would be better than what I have tried. Robert
