joseph Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 hello everyone, i'm restoring a 1970 ss.from the factory what color are the springs, shocks,frame etc. what items are plated on the chassis ? i plan on sending parts out to be powder coated this week. thanks joseph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 This is not my work but is someone in the club who did a great job of putting this together. I hope it helps you. I also have it in an Excel sheet. This was a copy and paste.. Bruce Underhood Detailing: Frame and upper/lower control arms and upper shafts = semi-gloss black Front coil springs = gloss black or natural (better detail contrast) Firewall, inner fenders, radiator support = semi-gloss black Radiator and fan = gloss black Fan clutch = natural aluminum Radiator shroud = natural black plastic or gloss black Steering box = natural cast iron gray Steering linkage = natural steel Front sway bar = natural cast iron gray Heater or AC housing = semigloss black Hood hinges, latch, catch and springs = gray phosphate plated Brackets and steel pulleys = semi-gloss or gloss black (gloss gives more detail contrast) Cast iron pulleys = natural cast iron Master cylinder = natural cast iron (some use gloss black) Brake booster = gold cadmium plated (master cylinder lid also) Windshield wiper motor = gloss black Alternator = natural aluminum Power steering pump = gloss black AC compressor = semi-gloss black Steering column shaft = natural steel Horns = gloss black Coil = gloss black Voltage regulator = gloss black Distributor = natural aluminum with gloss black cap Fuel and brake lines = natural steel Undercarriage Details: Transmission = natural aluminum Bellhousing = natural aluminum Transmission support = semi-gloss black Driveshaft = natural steel Rear axle = semi-gloss black Rear swaybar = semi-gloss black Rear coil springs = gloss black Rear control arms = semi-gloss black Gas tank = natural steel (shiny) Gas tank straps = gloss black Parking brake cables = natural steel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseph Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 thank you for the info. im looking at some pictures of other restored cars also.have a great week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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