Hood springs

[monte70car]

I have a set of brand GM hood springs they look to be matt black is this the right color or should it be gloss? will be swaping the org. stock 1970 ones for these only had them for 2 years

[DavidTX]

This is information that I received previously.

Factory finish

 

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

 

[monte70car]

Ok maybe they are gray I know my hinges are black.

[monte70car]

Well got the new springs on the hood but now the hood is way off I cant win without losen.