Should I remove SPID for paint or paint around it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jsera · 04-29-2015, 09:17 AM

As the title says, should I remove SPID for paint or paint around it?

**CUSTOM/10** · 04-29-2015, 09:24 AM

If it's in good shape leave it be and paint around it.

alsriv2 · 04-29-2015, 09:59 AM

My SPID was painted over and destroyed. It is a '69 C10 so it didn't have the clear film over the SPID like the newer trucks have. We "think" it is an original 396 truck as the engine numbers indicate it is a '69 engine, however the truck was redone years ago as a nice truck, not something restored to original.
There is a member on this site that reproduces SPIDS in their original text and font, so if you remove yours for a good paint job, you can always obtain a new clean replacement.

'68 Newtricks · 04-29-2015, 10:10 AM

I would leave it on if it's readable, especially if numbers still match etc.

My question would be, how to best protect it? Paint clear over it?

cooperhw · 04-29-2015, 10:44 AM

Protect it and paint around it.

**RenoKeene** · 04-29-2015, 10:55 AM

I don't know your truck but if you want to keep the SPID original and do a decent paint job you can take your glovebox door off and keep it like it is, get another one from the parts board, strip it, paint it and have CHIPFLYER remake you a new SPID. That way you can always show folks the original if the need arises.

**RenoKeene** · 04-29-2015, 11:03 AM

CHIPFLYER made this one for me....

turp mcspray · 04-29-2015, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by renokeene

i don't know your truck but if you want to keep the spid original and do a decent paint job you can take your glovebox door off and keep it like it is, get another one from the parts board, strip it, paint it and have chipflyer remake you a new spid. That way you can always show folks the original if the need arises.

x2!

DarkFlounder · 04-29-2015, 11:31 AM

I plan on removing my glove box door (with correct and original SPID) and archive it. Get a replacement, paint it, and acquire a reproduction SPID, so everything looks spiffy.

67ChevyRedneck · 04-29-2015, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

I don't know your truck but if you want to keep the SPID original and do a decent paint job you can take your glovebox door off and keep it like it is, get another one from the parts board, strip it, paint it and have CHIPFLYER remake you a new SPID. That way you can always show folks the original if the need arises.

This is actually what I did, but not really by choice, my original one looked like it had been removed and set outside for years, then reinstalled (not by me) and was in bad condition, so I replaced it with a nice used one and new SPID.

My truck had 2 options, a heater and blue vinyl interior.

MARKDTN · 04-29-2015, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by renokeene

i don't know your truck but if you want to keep the spid original and do a decent paint job you can take your glovebox door off and keep it like it is, get another one from the parts board, strip it, paint it and have chipflyer remake you a new spid. That way you can always show folks the original if the need arises.

x3

flashed · 04-29-2015, 02:49 PM

x4

chewychevy67 · 04-29-2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

I don't know your truck but if you want to keep the SPID original and do a decent paint job you can take your glovebox door off and keep it like it is, get another one from the parts board, strip it, paint it and have CHIPFLYER remake you a new SPID. That way you can always show folks the original if the need arises.

I so wish I was a little wiser in my youth and did this. This is the way to go IMO.

**slomotion** · 04-30-2015, 12:50 PM

No offense intended to anyone, but if it were mine, I'd tape it off and paint around it if it's legible. They are only original once.
JMHO

EARNHARDT#3 · 04-30-2015, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by slomotion

No offense intended to anyone, but if it were mine, I'd tape it off and paint around it if it's legible. They are only original once.
JMHO

Same here.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-30-2015, 02:33 PM

Anyone know where to locate these clear SPID covers? Also, can these be removed without ruining the SPID? The corner on mine is bad. I'd like to either remove and recover, or cover the cover. Thanks

Justin@EntropyRad · 04-30-2015, 03:07 PM

you can get a piece of clear-bra off ebay for it

**slomotion** · 04-30-2015, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Anyone know where to locate these clear SPID covers? Also, can these be removed without ruining the SPID? The corner on mine is bad. I'd like to either remove and recover, or cover the cover. Thanks

Most of the originals I've seen are rough all around the edges from plain wear and tear, but that is also a type of "survivor patina". I have not heard of anyone successfully removing one.
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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-30-2015, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by slomotion

Most of the originals I've seen are rough all around the edges from plain wear and tear, but that is also a type of "survivor patina". I have not heard of anyone successfully removing one.
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I may have to accept the "survivor patina"...It's really not bad. Note I "may" have already tested to see if it would come off. No damage, but I think that's the end of it. A few small corner pieces are in order.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-30-2015, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin@EntropyRad

you can get a piece of clear-bra off ebay for it

Noted.........Thanks

04-29-2015, 09:17 AM	#1
jsera Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 165	Should I remove SPID for paint or paint around it? As the title says, should I remove SPID for paint or paint around it?

04-29-2015, 09:24 AM	#2
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,797	Re: Should I remove SPID for paint or paint around it? If it's in good shape leave it be and paint around it. __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

04-29-2015, 10:10 AM	#4
'68 Newtricks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles area :( Posts: 499	Re: Should I remove SPID for paint or paint around it? I would leave it on if it's readable, especially if numbers still match etc. My question would be, how to best protect it? Paint clear over it? __________________ '68 C10 SWB '85 K30 Blazer

04-29-2015, 10:44 AM	#5
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Should I remove SPID for paint or paint around it? Protect it and paint around it. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

04-29-2015, 10:55 AM	#6
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,011	Re: Should I remove SPID for paint or paint around it? I don't know your truck but if you want to keep the SPID original and do a decent paint job you can take your glovebox door off and keep it like it is, get another one from the parts board, strip it, paint it and have CHIPFLYER remake you a new SPID. That way you can always show folks the original if the need arises. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

04-29-2015, 09:59 AM	#3
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: Should I remove SPID for paint or paint around it? My SPID was painted over and destroyed. It is a '69 C10 so it didn't have the clear film over the SPID like the newer trucks have. We "think" it is an original 396 truck as the engine numbers indicate it is a '69 engine, however the truck was redone years ago as a nice truck, not something restored to original. There is a member on this site that reproduces SPIDS in their original text and font, so if you remove yours for a good paint job, you can always obtain a new clean replacement. __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

04-29-2015, 11:03 AM	#7
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,011	Re: Should I remove SPID for paint or paint around it? CHIPFLYER made this one for me.... Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

04-29-2015, 11:31 AM	#9
DarkFlounder Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 281	Re: Should I remove SPID for paint or paint around it? I plan on removing my glove box door (with correct and original SPID) and archive it. Get a replacement, paint it, and acquire a reproduction SPID, so everything looks spiffy. __________________ 72 K2500 Sierra Longbed Wideside 350/TH350/NP205 66 Plymouth Barracuda 225 Slant6

04-29-2015, 02:49 PM	#12
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Should I remove SPID for paint or paint around it? x4

04-30-2015, 12:50 PM	#14
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,821	Re: Should I remove SPID for paint or paint around it? No offense intended to anyone, but if it were mine, I'd tape it off and paint around it if it's legible. They are only original once. JMHO __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

04-30-2015, 02:33 PM	#16
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,157	Re: Should I remove SPID for paint or paint around it? Anyone know where to locate these clear SPID covers? Also, can these be removed without ruining the SPID? The corner on mine is bad. I'd like to either remove and recover, or cover the cover. Thanks __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring the truck from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details, OEM identifications & part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images of assm., illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

04-30-2015, 03:07 PM	#17
Justin@EntropyRad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 483	Re: Should I remove SPID for paint or paint around it? you can get a piece of clear-bra off ebay for it __________________ * Call me NOT the website number* Justin Novick (773) 303-8251 Sales/Support Entropy Radiator / Engineered Cooling Products "The Sexiest Radiators For The Sexiest Hot Rods" - www.EntropyRad.com www.speedcooling.com



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