Correct Shock Color - What's the Deal?

[69L89396]

I noticed that in Jerry MacNeish's book he says that the correct color for the shocks is gray. If you go to his website and look at the photo of the restored front suspension, it looks like the shocks are blue. <A HREF="http://www.z28camaro.com/restosvcs.html

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I</A> must say that out of all the "factory" shocks that I have seen, all were blue and not gray. If you are going to claim to be an "expert" you should get it right! I'm not so sure I agree with him on everything in his book.

[T Billigen]

All GM factory Delco shocks were gray from 1965 on, before that they were black, I have seen some 1964 chevelle shocks that were also gray. "NOT BLUE"

[Steve Shauger]

Everyone I have seen has been gray.

[FESTIVAL78]

I have 4 NOS shocks dated between 355 of 66 to 185 of 68..All Delco are very very close gray. I find Jerry to be very consistent and open minded, he states when things are different..i.e. 67 front calipers could be black or natural etc.

[tealz28]

I'm not sure what "factory" shocks you have seen but Delco spiral shocks are grey. The picture tint is off and that is why it looks blue. Before you bash someone you should send him an e-mail with your question. Jerry does not know everything and he will tell you that's why there are a group of Concours judges. Jerry is a person who takes this hobby very serious. His early Z-28 book is in its third edition. He spends long hours doing research to update the books. I haven't seen anybody more dedicated or honest than him. It is hard to find people like that in this business. He will take the time to answer your questions and not charge you a dime. You should come to the Camaro Nationals at Carlisle and introduce yourself. Maybe he can clear up your other problems with his books.

[bkhpah]

Welcome aboard TealZ. Very good first post. Jerry does not know it all nor does anyone else, but he is more talented than most. I for one have never seen anything but a grey shock on factory 67-69 Camaros. If there are other colors, I for one have not seen it...BKH

[CamarosRus]

"GRAY" is very broad range of COLOR..........Has anybody ever researched/'concluded
what Shade of Gray...........What Brand Product or Part # ????

Pictures of my survivor Delco Shocks under different lighting conditions

[daveg]

02C 69 Baltimore Chevelle and same NOS.
Look Grey to me.

[daveg]

Should look closer at thread dates. Not just last post.

Rip Van Winkle on steroids here.

[BCreekDave]

Here's what I ended up with:

https://www.pantone.com/color-finder/432-U

Photo from SecondGenaddict:

Also, Delco Products also made electric motors and used the same paint on the motors.

https://bullseyeindustrialsales.com/...1155rpm-113398