Was it possibly actually a lacquer finish? I just stripped an original 1965 olds 442 with original lacquer paint using the new aircraft stripper. It didn't blister. Just made it soft and if I didn't scrap it off with in a few minutes it hardened right back up. It took two coats and the second coat turned it into a goo. It had no affect on the factory primer whatsoever.....


1949 Chevy 3600
1975 W-25 Hurst Olds
1970 GMC 1/2 ton Fleetside
2010 Chevy Silverado