C1 (1962) chassis details question??

[Clare Carpenter]

I have a few small parts left to recondition and coat prior to my chassis reassembly. These parts are not specifically referenced in the NCRS TIM&JG. I want to make sure I have the correct appearing finish.

The front swaybar brackets appear to have been painted and the repros come that way. Looking on the underside there is some evidence that they might have been zinc or cadmium plated prior to blackout, this shiney finish could also be due to fiction polishing the surface between the rubber bushings and the steel. Were they painted, plated or both?

The rear swaybar brackets appear to have been phosphated or maybe natural steel. I think the repros are a black phosphate finish. What would be the correct way to finish these pieces?

I've coated both the front and rear sway bars semi gloss black. I've seen them done both natural, cast blast, and semi gloss black. The sway bars aren't specifically mentioned as to the finish but I assumed blackout would be correct.

[Clare Carpenter]

80+ views and nary an answer....

must be Stingray night.

[Eric Eade]

Re: C1 (1962) chassis details question??

Clare,

A reference sheet that I have lists that the sway bars and the bushing clamps are all semi-gloss black.

I have seen a few members discuss this in the past and the views vary. Probably why the poor response to the post. I myself was waiting to see what others had to say.

Since the parts were painted in different locations, the degree of gloss/dull must vary from one source to the next. The amount of blackout will also range based on the ease of quickly spraying the assembled chassis during production.

Hopefully this wil stir up some comments.
Eric

[John H.]

Re: C1 (1962) chassis details question??

The sway bar brackets (both front and rear) were dip-primed semi-gloss black at St. Louis; virtually all the loose brackets/braces were received raw (oiled) and were basket-dipped.

[Clare Carpenter]

Thanks John!

Thanks again for all your help.