My 1971 skylark was missing the dash plate that goes under the steering column, so I went on eBay to find one. I found a black one for $10 that I could paint. Here is a pic of my dash: http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/581000-581999/581963_9_full.jpg I'm trying to find the name/number of the paint used on the bottom portion of the dash (the ash tray, glove box, etc). Anyone know? Thanks, Will
I just went through this. Go to a good automotive paint store and ask if they can put paint in a rattle can. Write the trim code (from your firewall) down and take it with you. They matched mine up and it appears really close, corse I'm comparing new with near 40 year old paint that's been faded by the sun, but looks good!
If the local shop doesn't work out, get a hold of www.autocolourlibrary.com. My '71 interior is Sandalwood, just like yours. I sent them my underdash plate & they matched it perfectly. I had enough made to paint the entire dash, dash pad,8-track & shorty console, with a couple cans for future use. Their recipe isDL-TCP122603(SC).
1971 Buicks Interior Colors SEMI-GLOSS COLORS * Trim Numbers by Models Color Name PPG-Ditzler Paint Code 108, 138, 148, 155, 158, 165, 168, 408, 418, 418, 438, 463, 465, 468, 478, 488, 498, 608, 618, 628, 633, 638, 642, 648, 658, 668, 678, 688, 695, 698 Black 9387 101, 111, 141, 401, 421, 441, 461, 481, 601, 611, 631, 641 Dark Blue 14104 104, 114, 134, 144, 154, 404 424, 434, 444, 454, 462, 464 484, 494, 604, 614, 624, 632 640, 654, 674, 684 Medium Beige 23432 104, 114, 134, 144, 154, 404 424, 434, 444, 454, 462, 464 484, 494, 604, 614, 624, 632 634, 644, 654, 664, 674, 684 Dark Beige 23433 104, 114, 134, 144, 154, 404 424, 434, 444, 454, 462, 464 484, 494, 604, 614, 624, 654, 664, 674, 684 Light Sandalwood 23434 100, 110, 140, 150, 400, 420, 430, 440, 450, 460, 480, 600 610, 620, 630, 640, 670, 680 Dark Green 44303 155, 165, 465, 695 White (Pearl) 8850 627, 697 Dark Rosewood 23439 632, 644 Medium Saddle 23435 156, 166, 416, 436, 446, 456, 466, 486 Dark Saddle 23436 * Used on: Lower instrument panel - including Ash Tray Assembly. Glove Box Door and Hinge. Lower Instrument Panel Filler. Steering Column. Shift Lever Housing. Directional Signal Lever Housing. Console - long and short, and Consolette. Front Seat Carpet Retainer. Door window inner frames. Side roof inner rail. Front seat adjustable track cover - upper and lower. Instrument panel compartment door and hinge stop. Windshield side Garnish Moulding. Front Seat Center Arm Rest Support assembly. Rear seat back to quarter panel filler.