[64since65]

Anybody know for sure how the '64 taillights were painted (or not) from the factory?

I specifically remember driving my car back in the late 60's or early 70's and thinking how great it would look if the whole taillight bar was colored red so it looked like the lights went all the way across. However, I don't know for certain if that's because the red just wore off in the middle section or it wasn't painted red originally. Looking at the photos in a recent Hemmings article they are all red but I'm not sure that's correct. Good looking but is it correct?

 

[GrandTO]

According to Concours Judges and restorers, you are correct. This is one example. But, I found more.
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[Jetzster]

Where is OMT? He will know this as well!😁

 

[geeteeohguy]

The rear bar was usually painted Marimba Red. At least on all the '64 GTO's I've seen over the past 50 years.

 

[PontiacJim]

Anybody know for sure how the '64 taillights were painted (or not) from the factory?

I specifically remember driving my car back in the late 60's or early 70's and thinking how great it would look if the whole taillight bar was colored red so it looked like the lights went all the way across. However, I don't know for certain if that's because the red just wore off in the middle section or it wasn't painted red originally. Looking at the photos in a recent Hemmings article they are all red but I'm not sure that's correct. Good looking but is it correct?

Check this Post out:

GTO rear trim painted or not?

I've seen 1964 GTO'S with a painted red rear trim panel, and with natural finish... Anybody know how/why they are different?

www.gtoforum.com

 

[Jetzster]

I've got marimba red goin on, it all matches when brakes are on

 

[64since65]

Check this Post out:

GTO rear trim painted or not?

I've seen 1964 GTO'S with a painted red rear trim panel, and with natural finish... Anybody know how/why they are different?

www.gtoforum.com

Thanks. This makes sense: "All the '64 Lemans/GTO's were painted, but the factory paint wore off very easily."

 

[GTOTIGR]

Hi 64since65.

Here is an example painted red for sale on FB.

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[GTOTIGR]

Hi 64since65.

Here is an example painted red for sale on FB.

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[nyecountyrestoration]

Anybody know for sure how the '64 taillights were painted (or not) from the factory?

I specifically remember driving my car back in the late 60's or early 70's and thinking how great it would look if the whole taillight bar was colored red so it looked like the lights went all the way across. However, I don't know for certain if that's because the red just wore off in the middle section or it wasn't painted red originally. Looking at the photos in a recent Hemmings article they are all red but I'm not sure that's correct. Good looking but is it correct?

Marimba red. I just repainted mine yesterday

 

[mageerauld1hldb]

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[geeteeohguy]

Marimba red. I just repainted mine yesterday

Marimba red. I just repainted mine yesterday

Now where did I see that before.....Hmmmmm.....