JUBAL Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Sorry to bug y'all. Is there a MC restoration book like those for Chevelles? If so I need to get one. On the hood hinges, what color is original? I have mine off now and will need to clean the rust and paint. I see a lot of painted black ones, but is that what GM used on the part? Also, the front valance (between the bumper and the body), what is the proper color? Thanks in advance for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdrive Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I don't think there's a restoration book available. According to the owner of the plating shop I used, the hinges were never painted from the factory. He said they were gray phosphate coated. He did a great job on mine. The valances were all Argent Silver, the same as the rally wheels. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Hey, Jerry, I came across the information below that might be of interest to you if you are restoring your Monte to original stock condition: Underhood Detailing: Frame and upper/lower control arms and upper shafts = semi-gloss blackFront coil springs = gloss black or natural (better detail contrast)Firewall, inner fenders, radiator support = semi-gloss blackRadiator and fan = gloss blackFan clutch = natural aluminumRadiator shroud = natural black plastic or gloss blackSteering box = natural cast iron graySteering linkage = natural steelFront sway bar = natural cast iron grayHeater or AC housing = semigloss blackHood hinges, latch, catch and springs = gray phosphate platedBrackets and steel pulleys = semi-gloss or gloss black (gloss gives more detail contrast)Cast iron pulleys = natural cast ironMaster cylinder = natural cast iron (some use gloss black)Brake booster = gold cadmium plated (master cylinder lid also)Windshield wiper motor = gloss blackAlternator = natural aluminumPower steering pump = gloss blackAC compressor = semi-gloss blackSteering column shaft = natural steelHorns = gloss blackCoil = gloss blackVoltage regulator = gloss blackDistributor = natural aluminum with gloss black capFuel and brake lines = natural steel Undercarriage Details: Transmission = natural aluminumBellhousing = natural aluminumTransmission support = semi-gloss blackDriveshaft = natural steelRear axle = semi-gloss blackRear swaybar = semi-gloss blackRear coil springs = gloss blackRear control arms = semi-gloss blackGas tank = natural steel (shiny)Gas tank straps = gloss blackParking brake cables = natural steel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUBAL Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Guys, Thanks a lot for the info. I had done my valance 20+ years ago in the argent silver. So I had that correct. But my hinges were black with overspray. Power washed and cleaned them today. I'll try to find something to get the phosphate color at the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUBAL Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Dan, I see you are an IBEW Brother. Forty-four year member here. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredmyer Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Anyone know of someone (or a shop) that can do the phosphate plating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I got my aftermarket hinges from Leo Konick and they were already black. Other items under my hood are painted with SEM Trim Black or powder coated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUBAL Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Anyone know of someone (or a shop) that can do the phosphate plating? Phosphate transfer to metal is essentially Parkerizing. I do gun barrels for myself, so it is not something that is hard to do with Parkerizing solution, a tank big enough, a heat source capable of 160 degrees, and a bead/sand blaster to prepare the metal. The only problem I can see is getting the accurate color GM used which I don't have a clue what that was. But military Parkerizing can be various shades of grey and can even be black and I imagine that is what the hinges were from the factory. Even though I could do mine myself, for the work involved in a driver, I think I'll spray. If you can find a shop that parkerizes gun parts, they could do it if they would. I see Dan found a plating shop to do his. Again, thank everyone for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdrive Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Steve Gregori at detailplating.com did my parts. He also has brakeboosters.com. He has alot of good information on his sites and he does a great job. Jerry, it's great to have another brother here. There are some others, besides us. I have 22 yrs with the IBEW as an inside wireman and another 6 1/2 in my current job as a maintenance electrician (same local union) at a hydro power plant. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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