This question pertains only to the 1965 small block upper dipstick TUBE. GM# 3860319 in the 1965 GM parts book effective Oct 1964. This is also the same parts number in the 1965 AMI. It was replaced by GM#3876784 in 1966 for the 1966 and up small block engines. The 1965 Judging Guide indicates it has a natural finish but I have seen quite a few original cars with the upper tube painted black. Pretty sure the 1966 and up 3876784 is natural finish but I believe the 3860319 was painted black. Have any of you seen any black painted upper dipstick tubes on 1965 small blocks.
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