714024SPEED Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I actually just about an hour ago took off the dual snorkel air cleaner and put the correct one back on 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdrive Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 The tanks came either gold cadmium plated, like the brake booster, or black phosphate. I've bought some that were painted, but only because someone had cleaned them up years ago and painted them. When I removed the tank, I could see which of the 2 original finishes it had inside the tank. I read in these forums years ago that the cars came from the factory with gold, and over-the-counter replacements were black phospate, but I don't know how true that is. A friend of mine has a 53k mile survivor '70 SS454 and his tank is gold. I know the '70 SS454 in Kentucky that just sold had an original gold tank. I've seen others the same way, but I have no idea if a Monte ever came from the factory with a black tank, but maybe they did. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 15 minutes ago, overdrive said: The tanks came either gold cadmium plated, like the brake booster, or black phosphate. I've bought some that were painted, but only because someone had cleaned them up years ago and painted them. When I removed the tank, I could see which of the 2 original finishes it had inside the tank. I read in these forums years ago that the cars came from the factory with gold, and over-the-counter replacements were black phospate, but I don't know how true that is. A friend of mine has a 53k mile survivor '70 SS454 and his tank is gold. I know the '70 SS454 in Kentucky that just sold had an original gold tank. I've seen others the same way, but I have no idea if a Monte ever came from the factory with a black tank, but maybe they did. Dan Thanks for that. I would have sworn that mine was black and that’s how I redid it. But now you’re making me think that I need to pull it apart and check inside the tank. O the never ending battle for authenticity. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankOC Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 I found one on eBay that I spruced up. I could only tell it was cadmium when I dissembled it. I redid it in black. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarnette Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 16 minutes ago, FrankOC said: I found one on eBay that I spruced up. I could only tell it was cadmium when I dissembled it. I redid it in black. Looks nice.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant MacPherson Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 my 70 is cadium gold, built in Van Nuys, asked about getting one redone and was quoted $350 and up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 I just took the tank off mine and there was no evidence of cadmium on the inside of the tank. But for what its worth no evidence of black either. But in all honesty I would really like to know because I think the cadmium would break up all the black in the engine compartment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Bad454 Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 Mine was black but who knows it could've been spray painted 30 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdrive Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 The black one is black phospate coated. I'm changing to the gold iridite coated tank and a new old stock compressor tomorrow. I recently had it recoated in California. I don't believe the gold cadmium plating is still available. My brake booster was recoated the same way, and at the same place a few years ago, so the 2 should match. Dan 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Bad454 Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 Wow! That's awesome. Lucky you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripleydale Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 My 71 from Leeds was gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant MacPherson Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 really looks great, how much was the recoating? I had it priced last week in Canada and they quoted $350 and up depending on condition so about $260.00 US Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 I had mine done by brake boosters in California and at the time it was 80.00 plus shipping. That was a couple years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdrive Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Brakeboosters.com did both of mine. The gold one was done recently. It was about $100, including shipping both ways, to and from Missouri. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 including shipping both ways, to and from Missouri. Did they move when I had my brake booster done they were in San Luispco(spelling?) CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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