I am currently finishing up on a 69 Nova SS. Most all the undercarraige was "Chassis Blacked" sometime in it's life including the tank. That is why I originally asked about the spring finish. The springs were all gubered up too. I personally also believe there was not much in the way of paint on them back then. Out of 5 sets of leaf springs I have taken apart in the last 10 yrs. All appered to be bare when assembled originally.
I do find it ammusing sometimes that the Nova and Camaro historians have preached certain finishes for so long that it has become the law of the restoration land with little or no room for something new ?
I was able to find alot of the body overspray under the tank. Very much like 3 original Camaro's I have restored. It was interesting to note that the primer was all dark gray on this Nova as compared to 3 other Norwood Camaro's I have done, they were light gray aft of the axle.
Anyway guy's I say keep "over restoring them" they look alot better that way.
Anymore original Nova guys out there ?? I would like to know more about the springs and tank blackout too ?
Thanks Mike A
