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Old May 21, 2003 | 08:09 AM
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Car: 1987 Camaro Sport Coupe
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Sombody might have posted this already but I have not found it yet so i'll just ask. I have a '87 Sport Coupe and was wondering if anybody knows what paint code 74U stands for. I have tryed to do some reserch and haven't found any thing for my year all I found was the early 90's as Victory Red. any info would be great. thanks
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Old May 21, 2003 | 01:42 PM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
You can visit my web site, it might help.

http://www.usol.com/~okfoz/all%20yea...orrpocodes.htm

the 74 = Flame red Metallic (firebirds) camaros might have a different name.

the U = Upper (primary) paint.

Usually all of the colors are 2 numbers and a letter or a number. the 2 numbers are the color, 19=Black and the third didget is the application. Its pretty universal for all of GM for a production year, although the color names may change.

Also keep in mind that sometimes GM would re-use a number. For example the #23 was a darker blue for 1987, but in 1988 ~ 1992 it was a light "Sky color" blue.

hope that helps

John
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