63 rear end correct colors

[Stephen G.]

I'm doing my first ground up resto on a 63 convertible ( # 8307 Feb 63). According to the Judging manual ( as I read it ) the rear differential and the spindle bearing housings can be natural, or the whole rear assembly could be black.

My spindle bearing housings are still unpainted, but unfortunately the shop that rebuilt my rear differential painted it black ( without asking me first ).

Any input as to the "more correct" way to go. Paint it all black or strip the paint off the rear ?

Also, any recommendations on a semi-gloss light gray paint for the rear leaf spring.

[Craig S.]

Re: 63 rear end correct colors

Stephen - while I am not a 63 expert, the midyear classes at BG I have taken always indicate the differential carrier should be natural cast iron. Maybe someone with 63 specific information will chime in. Quanta has the original heavy zinc Ikonoclad paint as originally used on the spring. The thrust faces are painted before assembly, no paint is on the liners. The other side of the spring is bare. My original 67 F41 spring was like this, as well as a NOS F41 spring I have....Craig