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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 01:47 PM
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I took my original black "Trans Am" side molding off my car, but now I want to put another set back on. Ive contacted several GM dealers and asked a couple guys on my local website to no avail. Here's the catch, I want the lettering in SOM because I want to do SOM accents on my car i.e: Trans Am lettering, side vents, Pontiac rear lettering, front bird plate, valve covers and T.B. The dealerships told me this, " have multiple options on the emblems and none are called the Sunset Orange Met. for the emblem color. Can you email me the vin # of your car so I can look up the correct one. " Does anybody know where I can purchase the side lettering in SOM?
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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The GM paint code for SOM is 71. It is on the drivers side door jam. I am not sure what spot on the vin number would give you the paint code.
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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It just strikes me odd that a parts dept at a GM dealership has never heard of SOM, or for that matter doesnt know of SOM lettering in there database. Ive got the paint code for it but I just figured I could get the lettering from somewhere.
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian2006
I can hardly read your thread without looking at your avatar
+1 Have you looked on ebay?

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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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I have looked on ebay. All they have are just the "normal" colors. I asked the guy if he could get SOM and he told me the same thing. He wanted my VIN. I didnt give it to him, I just gave him the paint code, the color of my car and the reason for wanting SOM.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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Item Description - GM Part Number

SOM Trans Am Emblem - 10426727 (x2)
SOM Side Moldings
- Fender - 10426232 (x2)
- Door - 10166786 (x2)
- Quarter Panel - 10285741 (x2)


Paint code 71U WA#633H

Hope this helps!
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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try calling that camaro/firebird salvage yard in alabama. i got one from there before. since they aren't a sponsor if you want to pm me i can tell ya where to go.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by NTMID8
Item Description - GM Part Number

SOM Trans Am Emblem - 10426727 (x2)
SOM Side Moldings
- Fender - 10426232 (x2)
- Door - 10166786 (x2)
- Quarter Panel - 10285741 (x2)


Paint code 71U WA#633H

Hope this helps!
Where did you find this info at?
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000KnightRider
Where did you find this info at?
I have a friend that is the parts guy at a dealership. He can generally find anything so I passed the question along to him.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 02:27 PM
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it can be queit difficult depending on which catolag they are using... any you must remembr there were not many SOM veyicles made tey are few and far between in these parts atleast. Being a Parts Advisor i've seen both sides.... when i need a vin for a car like that i just jump on ebay and use one of those
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by NTMID8
I have a friend that is the parts guy at a dealership. He can generally find anything so I passed the question along to him.
Thanks for the info! I called my GM dealership here and gave him the part code. He said it didnt have a color "name" to it but just the code of 71U. I told him it was the one i was looking for. Its special order and it has to be delivered from there TN warehouse.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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Post pics when you put them on.
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Old May 7, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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Well I got my SOM side lettering in on Friday. I ordered some SOM paint from PPGpaints and I'll paint my side vents over again as well.



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Old May 7, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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Looks good...glad you got it figured out!
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Old May 7, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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the combo i'm liking but you should've moved it back into the original position that the lettering was in.
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