70 Chevelle Component Paint Restoration Detail

[ssbrewskyaz]

OK, That wasnít so hard after being pointed in the right direction. We're talking about 70 Chevelles. I realize there may be some plant specific exceptions, however, can we get a consensus, or in other words, ìpick the fly poop out of the pepperî on this. What if I put together a list of every conceivable part on the car, is there any interest in making a master list that everyone agrees on? I didn't think so, how about almost everyone. ...SWB...

AC compressor-semi-gloss black

Alternator- natural aluminum

Brackets and steel pulleys-semi gloss or gloss black

Brake booster-gold cadmium plated (master cylinder lid also)

Bellhousing-natural aluminum

Cast iron pulleys- natural cast iron

Clutch cross shaft - Semi-gloss black

Clutch push rod - natural steel

Coil- gloss black

Distributor- natural aluminum with gloss black cap

Driveshaft - natural steel

Fan clutch-natural aluminum

Firewall, inner fenders, radiator support-semi-gloss black

Frame and upper/lower control arms and upper shafts-semi-gloss black

Front coil springs-gloss black or natural (better detail contrast)

Front sway bar-natural cast iron gray

Fuel and brake lines-natural steel

Gas tank-natural steel (shiny)

Gas tank straps-gloss black

Heater or AC housing-semi-gloss black

Hood hinges, latch, catch and springs- gray phosphate plated

Horns- gloss black

Master cylinder- natural cast iron (some use gloss black)

Parking brake cables-natural steel

Power steering pump-gloss black

Radiator and fan-gloss black

Radiator shroud-natural black plastic or gloss black

Rear axle-semi-gloss black

Rear coil springs-gloss black

Rear control arms-semi-gloss black

Rear swaybar-semigloss black

Steering box-natural cast iron gray

Steering column shaft-natural steel

Steering linkage-natural steel

Transmission support- semi-gloss black

Transmission-natural aluminum

Voltage regulator-gloss black

Windshield wiper motor-gloss black [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif[/img]

[JLerum]

Is their not a book on these items for judging? example.. Like a Bloomington gold for Corvettes?

JIM [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]

[Charley Lillard]

Scott...Are you Home for a few days with nothing to do ? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img]

[Kurt S]

Your list is good for most 69-70 Chevys.

Brackets and steel pulleys-semi gloss or gloss black
Many pulley were plated, not painted. Finishes varied alot.

Bellhousing-natural aluminum
Painted with engine, mostly to all orange.

Gas tank-natural steel (shiny)
Nope, galvanized.

Heater or AC housing-semi-gloss black
Heater box should be a 80% gloss IMO.
AC housing is natural dark plastic.

Master cylinder- natural cast iron (some use gloss black)
Lower gloss black paint. Cheap stuff originally.

Radiator fan-gloss black
80% gloss, IMO.

Transmission support- semi-gloss black
Really? Not sure, I've seen natural, but the frame coatings were really quick to disappear.

[ssbrewskyaz]

Charlie,

Yes, the General forced me to take one of the two weeks of the two weeks that the plants shutdown. Don't ask me why, my account sure don't take it off. Any way, I'm deviding my time between the LS6 and the 63 SS to ease the pain...SWB...

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