69 Engine BB lift hook???????

[KnoxvillePig]

Funny How this thread popped up as I was gonna post tonight to ask:

What color is correct for the 1969 L-78 BB front and rear lift hooks? I have seen them in Chevy Orange and in Cast color.

Darrell

[lzdick]

Bare steel is correct but good luck with rust issues. I use cast blast paint and that has been accepted at judged events.

Orange was only on painted intake cars. They certainly didn't take the time to mask it off on the assembly line. Remember, "The General" was VERY frugal with time and effort!

[nrjulin]

While the topic is still fresh, is there a part number or symbol stamped on the rear hook for a 1970 L78?

Thanks!

[Seattle Sam]

Nils, mine was plain as day! I bought it off ebay paired with a front lift which was stamped with the part number listed above..
-Sam

[nrjulin]

Thanks Sam!

When I bought the car it only had the numbered front hook but I have three rear hooks laying around. One plain, one with an "L" and one with a "M" in a circle. I just wanted to figure out which is correct.

Nils