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Bright Inspection Green Chassis Inspection Mark Paint 2oz Bottle

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  • 1953-1962
  • 1963-1967
  • 1968-1972
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Bright Inspection Green Chassis Inspection Mark Paint 2oz Bottle

Restore the colored factory markings found on your Corvette's suspension, engine, and driveline components with this Inspection Mark Paint! These marks are found on all cars manufactured by GM, Ford, and Chrysler. The marks were used for inspection, parts picking codes, and alignment marks.

  • Bright Inspection Green
  • 2oz Bottle
  • Brush Applicator Included
  • Correct for Factory Restorations

Chassis Markings Guide:

YELLOW PAINT

  • Tie Rod Ends - Daub
  • Tie Rod Support Arms - Daub
  • Steering Box - 1963-1972 - Daub
  • Driveshaft Stencil - 1953-1962, 1968-1972
  • Front Spindle - 1953-1962 - Daub in Middle
  • Rear Axle Housing - 1958-1962 - Parallel Stripe for Positraction

ORANGE PAINT

  • King Pin Support - 1953-1962 - Orange Ring at Top
  • Front Spindle Ends - 1966-1972
  • Driveshaft - 1963-1967 - Orange Ring at Yoke End

GREEN PAINT

  • Driveshaft - 1963-1967 Green Ring at Yoke End
  • Driveshaft at Rear Yoke - Stripe

BLUE PAINT

  • Rear Carrier Housing Pinion - 1963-1972 - Stripe


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Mid America Motorworks | Corvette Inspection Marks & Dyes (1953–1982)

Mid America Motorworks Corvette Inspection Marks & Dyes Guide (1953–1982)

At Mid America Motorworks, we’re dedicated to preserving the authentic details that make every Corvette restoration factory-correct. This single-sheet reference combines commonly documented assembly inspection paints, crayon marks, and engine/headlight dyes used on Corvette chassis, suspension, engine compartments, and headlight systems from 1953–1982.

These marks were applied on the line for quality control, part identification, and sequencing. Placement and color can vary by plant/date/shift, so survivor documentation should take priority when available. Use this as a starting point; when evidence from an original car conflicts with this guide, follow the survivor car.

Legend: Daub = paint spot across a fastener after torque/inspection · Stripe = band(s) on springs/shafts for rate/ID · Crayon = wax pencil marks for shims, option codes, sequencing · Dye = liquid marking used in engine/headlight areas for ID/QC.
Year(s) System Component / Location Typical Color(s) Type Notes
1953–1955 Chassis / Suspension Torque-checked chassis fasteners; coil spring stripes (mid-coil)
WhiteLight GreenYellow
 Paint
NotesSparser markings on early cars; rely on survivor photos when possible.
1956–1957 Chassis / Suspension Front spindle / fastener checks; tie-rod ends; driveshaft stripes
Spindle OrangeYellowGreen
 Paint
Notes“Spindle Orange” is a known QC color; driveshaft stripes for build spec.
1958–1960 Chassis / Suspension Control arm bolts; crossmember; coil spring stripes; driveshaft
WhiteYellowBlueGreen
 Paint
NotesSpring stripes mid-coil; driveshaft often “Driveshaft Green”.
1961–1962 Chassis / Suspension Tie-rod ends; half-shaft hardware
YellowWhiteGreen
 Paint
NotesHalf-shaft Green common; QC daubs white/yellow.
1963–1964 Chassis / Suspension Upper/lower control arm nuts; tie-rods; coil spring stripes; steering box bolts
YellowOrangeLavenderWhite
 Paint
NotesSpring stripes often Yellow/Lavender; QC daubs are functional, not neat.
1965–1966 Chassis / Suspension Control arm & strut-rod fasteners; half-shaft bolts; driveshaft stripes
YellowOrangeWhiteGreen
 Paint
Notes“Halfshaft Green” persists; driveshaft build ID stripes.
1967 Chassis / Suspension Frame rail dots; spindle & steering linkage fasteners; control arms
Bright GreenYellowOrange
 Paint
NotesCrayons begin to be widely documented in ’67; see row below.
1967 Chassis / Suspension Shim & option/sequence marks (frame & suspension)
WhiteYellowRedGreen
 Crayon
NotesUsed for shim locations, option IDs, and sequencing marks.
1968–1969 Chassis / Suspension Frame rail dots (passenger rail); control/strut-rod nuts; driveshaft stripes
Bright GreenGrayYellowWhitePurpleGreen
 Paint
NotesConsistent with late C2; verify per plant/date.
1968–1969 Chassis / Suspension Shims/body-mount ID & option coding
WhiteYellowRedGreen
 Crayon
NotesWax pencil marks on frame/suspension for sequence and ID.
1970–1972 Chassis / Suspension Suspension fasteners; steering box bolts; half-shaft/axle marks
WhiteYellowGreenBright Green
 Paint
Notes“Halfshaft Green” remains standard; typical QC daubs continue.
1970–1972 Chassis / Suspension Shims & plant/sequence codes
WhiteYellowRedGreen
 Crayon
NotesWax crayon marks visible on frames and arms.
1973–1975 Chassis / Suspension Fastener torque marks; frame inspection dots; driveshaft stripes
Bright GreenGrayYellowWhiteOrange
 Paint
NotesSystem continues into mid-C3; expect plant-to-plant variation.
1973–1975 Chassis / Suspension Shim & code marking (frame/suspension)
WhiteYellowRedGreen
 Crayon
NotesWax pencil still used widely for sequencing and shims.
1976–1978 Chassis / Suspension Control arm nuts; steering components; driveshaft stripes
WhiteYellowGreenBright GreenOrange
 Paint
NotesCrayon marks commonly used for sequencing and shim calls (see row below).
1976–1978 Chassis / Suspension Job sequencing on frame rails & suspension
WhiteYellowRedGreen
 Crayon
NotesHand-applied wax marks; look for surviving chalky lines/letters.
1979–1980 Chassis / Suspension Frame rail dots; spindle/steering linkage fasteners; driveshaft
Bright GreenGrayYellowWhiteOrangePurple
 Paint
NotesPalette mirrors earlier C3; confirm with survivor/NCRS when possible.
1979–1980 Chassis / Suspension Shim & option marking (frame/suspension)
WhiteYellowRedGreen
 Crayon
NotesFollow survivor cars for exact characters/placement.
1981–1982 Chassis / Suspension Suspension fasteners; chassis inspection dots; option/shim ID
Bright GreenGrayYellowWhiteOrange
 Paint
NotesLate C3 retains both paint and crayon marking systems.
1981–1982 Chassis / Suspension Crayon marks for shims/options (frame & arms)
WhiteYellowRedGreen
 Crayon
NotesWax marks still present in final C3 years.
1953–1982 Engine Compartment Cylinder head ends (front face above exhaust)
YellowOrangeBlue
 Dye
NotesCasting/batch identification; often faded on survivors due to heat/cleaning.
1953–1982 Engine Compartment Intake manifold runners
Light BlueGreen
 Dye
NotesOption/engine code indicator; varies by plant and option.
1953–1982 Engine Compartment Valve cover ends
WhiteYellow
 Dye
NotesQC mark after valve cover torque; small daubs, sometimes smeared.
1968–1972 Headlight System (Vacuum) Headlight actuator body (hose ID)
RedGreen
 Dye
NotesMarks correct vacuum hose connection; red commonly noted (incl. LT-1 era).
1963–1982 Ignition Distributor housing ID band
SilverRed
 Band / Dye
NotesID band color as quick line identifier; silver typical, red observed on some hi-perf builds.
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