Shadow Mask
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Topic: Shadow Mask
Posted By: Someassemblyrqd
Subject: Shadow Mask
Date Posted: Oct/10/2018 at 11:48pm
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The ‘70 Shadow Mask was a unique option for the AMX. AMC used a 3/8 wide matalic silver tape (I believe) to separate the flat black mask from the primary body color. What I haven’t been able to discern is how far the shadow mask flat black paint ‘lipped’ over the top of the front fender and door molding edge. Pictures look to show approximately 1/4” over the lip of the top of the fender . Are there pictures out there to show this detail? In addition, where the door jams also trimmed with the shadow mask flat black? I’ve seen pictures both ways. ------------- Greg E. |
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Posted By: 1970390amx
Date Posted: Oct/11/2018 at 1:45pm
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I cant answer everything, maybe only cause more confusion. The shadow mask did not lip over onto the fenders. The entire engine compartment was the same black as the top of the car. not sure how far it went down the fire wall before it stopped. I think the mask followed the same lines on to the jam and door if that makes sense. At least thats how it is on my shadow mask car. But its been repainted a long time ago may not be correct. ------------- 1970 390 4speed Bittersweet shadow mask AMX 1970 Amx missing most everything, or in a box |
Posted By: Someassemblyrqd
Date Posted: Oct/11/2018 at 5:32pm
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Roger, would you post a pix of your fender body line? Thx ------------- Greg E. |
Posted By: 1970390amx
Date Posted: Oct/11/2018 at 7:20pm
This is the only picture I have right now, car is in storage several hours away. I think the silver stripe runs right along the body line. ------------- 1970 390 4speed Bittersweet shadow mask AMX 1970 Amx missing most everything, or in a box |
Posted By: 70BBOAMX
Date Posted: Oct/11/2018 at 7:37pm
Its about a 1/4 inch overlap. This is an original paint Shadow mask.
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Posted By: 70BBOAMX
Date Posted: Oct/11/2018 at 7:38pm
Door jam picture. |
Posted By: 70BBOAMX
Date Posted: Oct/11/2018 at 8:00pm
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Posted By: Someassemblyrqd
Date Posted: Oct/12/2018 at 11:21am
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James - good pix, detail of paint. They definitely show just how thick the shadow mask sprayout was put on. Thx. Greg ------------- Greg E. |
Posted By: 70BBOAMX
Date Posted: Oct/13/2018 at 9:13pm
| Your welcome Greg. Let me know if I can help you with any more reference photos. |
Posted By: mbwicz
Date Posted: Apr/13/2019 at 5:06am
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So the entire engine compartment was flat black also, correct? Was there a sharp break on the firewall (masked off line), or was it just overspray? I'm assuming that the floor was body color. Was the inner fenders painted body color, or was the front of the car painted black before the fenders were installed? I've also seen people refer to this as 'Matte', 'Flat', and 'Satin'. Is there a better description, like 30% gloss black that would translate to the paint shop? Thanks.
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Posted By: 401MATCOUPE
Date Posted: Apr/13/2019 at 5:57am
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Everything under the hood is flat black...under side of hood, firewall, inner fenders, cowl weatherstrip...everything that is part of the body. ------------- Ross K. Peterson 68X,GoPac,343,AT,52A(1stCar) 68X,GoPac,390,4sp,52A 69X,GoPac,390,4sp,64A 70X,GoPac,390,4sp,87A,8 70X,GoPac,390,4sp,BBO,8 70 Jav SST,390,AT,BSO 74MatX,401,AT,Prototype 74MatX,401,AT |