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AcampoDave · 10-07-2021, 06:51 PM

Do you guys think that if I traced over these marks with a fresh crayon prior to repainting the firewall that I could preserve them?

**VictoriaHardware** · 10-08-2021, 08:48 PM

That may work. Another approach is to "re-apply" them. They probably were not wax crayon- more likely were written with a "paint pen" since they have lasted 50 years now. The Corvette restorers have this stuff well researched. Corvettes were made in the St Louis Plant along with Impalas and pickups.

So get one of the same markers the Corvette restorers use- probably black. Trace the original and duplicate it after your new paint. However, one big mistake the Corvette guys always do is making these assembly markings too neat. Remember, these were written as shorthand by the line workers in a matter of seconds.

SpudWrench · 02-22-2022, 02:19 PM

Well i know what im going to go looking for this weekend. I also have a fremont made truck in 65. hope to find that paint signature, that is cool!

**aerotruk63** · 02-24-2022, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

Hey Yelmer how bout #159704 `64 model....chevy ...by the way do any of the crayon marks match up with an RPO...?

RPO system started in 63.
If you look at the order sheet and your truck Crayon markings you'll notice the numbers jive without the letters before them

**aerotruk63** · 02-24-2022, 08:34 AM

SpudWrench · 02-24-2022, 10:31 AM

Crayon marks have all been cleaned off, havnt checked the hood yet. but found these painter tags

sanford66 · 03-05-2022, 11:34 PM

Here's a rare one I bet nobody else has. It is a 65 shortbed probably ordered as a utility truck. It does have a factory spotlight on it. Kansas City Power & Light truck.

burb71 · 03-06-2022, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanford66

Here's a rare one I bet nobody else has. It is a 65 shortbed probably ordered as a utility truck. It does have a factory spotlight on it. Kansas City Power & Light truck.

Thats cool, 1 out of a custom fleet order

rbruno68 · 04-12-2022, 09:46 AM

Driver side firewall on my '62 C10. Sorry about the rotation. Couldn't figure out how to turn it.

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Rob

**Belsh** · 10-09-2023, 06:27 AM

Behind drivers side fender on my 70' C10, no idea what it means but still cool

Keith Seymore · 10-09-2023, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Belsh

Behind drivers side fender on my 70' C10, no idea what it means but still cool

Probably the last four digits of the general assembly sequence number.

See post #3 of this thread.

K

lonestar308 · 12-01-2023, 02:31 PM

Marks in my '63 C30...

Keith Seymore · 12-01-2023, 05:15 PM

I was looking through Facebook Marketplace and saw this '58.

Looks like the underhood markings are still there.

K

10-07-2021, 06:51 PM	#76
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,776	Re: Show us your crayon marks Do you guys think that if I traced over these marks with a fresh crayon prior to repainting the firewall that I could preserve them?

10-08-2021, 08:48 PM	#77
VictoriaHardware Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 792	Re: Show us your crayon marks That may work. Another approach is to "re-apply" them. They probably were not wax crayon- more likely were written with a "paint pen" since they have lasted 50 years now. The Corvette restorers have this stuff well researched. Corvettes were made in the St Louis Plant along with Impalas and pickups. So get one of the same markers the Corvette restorers use- probably black. Trace the original and duplicate it after your new paint. However, one big mistake the Corvette guys always do is making these assembly markings too neat. Remember, these were written as shorthand by the line workers in a matter of seconds.

02-22-2022, 02:19 PM	#78
SpudWrench Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: US of A Posts: 71	Re: Show us your crayon marks Well i know what im going to go looking for this weekend. I also have a fremont made truck in 65. hope to find that paint signature, that is cool! __________________ "Just do it! Dont let your dreams be dreams" -Shia LaBeouf

02-24-2022, 08:34 AM	#80
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Show us your crayon marks __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

02-24-2022, 10:31 AM	#81
SpudWrench Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: US of A Posts: 71	Re: Show us your crayon marks Crayon marks have all been cleaned off, havnt checked the hood yet. but found these painter tags Attached Images __________________ "Just do it! Dont let your dreams be dreams" -Shia LaBeouf

03-05-2022, 11:34 PM	#82
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Show us your crayon marks Here's a rare one I bet nobody else has. It is a 65 shortbed probably ordered as a utility truck. It does have a factory spotlight on it. Kansas City Power & Light truck. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

04-12-2022, 09:46 AM	#84
rbruno68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Woodbine MD Posts: 167	Re: Show us your crayon marks Driver side firewall on my '62 C10. Sorry about the rotation. Couldn't figure out how to turn it. Rob

10-09-2023, 06:27 AM	#85
Belsh Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Whitley bay UK Posts: 69	Re: Show us your crayon marks Behind drivers side fender on my 70' C10, no idea what it means but still cool Attached Images

12-01-2023, 02:31 PM	#87
lonestar308 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 34	Re: Show us your crayon marks Marks in my '63 C30... Attached Images

12-01-2023, 05:15 PM	#88
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: Show us your crayon marks I was looking through Facebook Marketplace and saw this '58. Looks like the underhood markings are still there. K Attached Images __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/



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