Painting the 71 C3 copper radiator

[Daniel B.]

I am restoring the radiator assembly in my 71. The radiator is an original copper unit with a top fill spout. I painted the unit several months ago using the proper paint on the coil assembly but did not paint the top and bottom solid metal parts. They were not painted when I removed the radiator. I read somewhere that these parts of the radiator were left unpainted. Reviewing the Judging Guide to insure correct reassembly I can't find any reference about how the radiator should be painted. Am I correct leaving the top and bottom unpainted?<br>Thanks<br>Dan

[Patrick H.]

Re: Painting the 71 C3 copper radiator

Painted. The whole thing was painted at once.

I use the same Eastwood paint for all of it.

[Ron G.]

Re: Painting the 71 C3 copper radiator

Just an FYI - The original Paint had a mild texture to it, and it was sort of an asphalt base. You could actually dig your nails into it. Many years ago I purchased some of the original paint that Harrison bought from the supplier they used to paint the radiators with after completion. Patrick is correct the whole radiator was painted.