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  • Greg L.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • March 1, 2006
    • 2291

    7029204 Original Finish

    I was wondering if someone could please post some nice clear pics of an original or properly restored 29204(or any 1969 quadrajet for that matter). I have mine all apart and cleaned up and I'm trying to determine what was natural, zinc and yellow zinc. I have a pretty good idea of most items but need help with some others so some good pics should really help.

    Thanks guys, I really appreciate this!
  • Mark E.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • April 1, 1993
    • 4536

    #2
    Re: 7029204 Original Finish

    Google "NOS Quadrajet" and you'll see a variety of images. Their finish when new did vary a bit in tone and color. Carburetor cleaner dulls and removes the gold irridite's unique shine so look for that.
    Mark Edmondson
    Dallas, Texas
    Texas Chapter

    1970 Coupe, Donnybrooke Green, Light Saddle LS5 M20 A31 C60 G81 N37 N40 UA6 U79
    1993 Coupe, 40th Anniversary, 6-speed, PEG 1, FX3, CD, Bronze Top

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    • Greg L.
      Extremely Frequent Poster
      • March 1, 2006
      • 2291

      #3
      Re: 7029204 Original Finish

      Sorry Mark I should have mentioned that the finish of the castings are original and quite nice so I'm leaving them alone.

      What I'll like some clarity on is the finish of the levers, links, screws, springs, brackets, etc of an original or correctly restored 69 q-jet. I have a service replacement, 7029207 and an original off of a 73 Buick that I could go off of but I know things changed over the years and I want to restore it to as correct as possible. For example I think most "NOS" q-jet throttle levers are yellow zinc but mine appears natural like the the one in the TIM&JG(fig M5.6, page 124). The TIM&JG is okay for some pieces but the shades can make it hard to tell for sure what a correct finish was. I was hoping someone will be able to post a few nice clear pics to help clear up any misinterpretation.

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      • Mark E.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • April 1, 1993
        • 4536

        #4
        Re: 7029204 Original Finish

        Ideas:

        Look for a Bowtie or Corvette with an undisturbed Q-Jet at a meet.

        View the 400+ photos of Pat Hulst's 1972 Bowtie. It has several shots of the Q-Jet. Look for a post by him; the link to the photos are under his signature.

        Google remains a good resource too.
        Mark Edmondson
        Dallas, Texas
        Texas Chapter

        1970 Coupe, Donnybrooke Green, Light Saddle LS5 M20 A31 C60 G81 N37 N40 UA6 U79
        1993 Coupe, 40th Anniversary, 6-speed, PEG 1, FX3, CD, Bronze Top

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        • Patrick H.
          Beyond Control Poster
          • December 1, 1989
          • 11643

          #5
          Re: 7029204 Original Finish

          Realize that essentially no restored carburetor has the correct green finish on the shafts of the carburetors. Most get several other finishes incorrect as well.

          As noted, look for photos of originals. Even eBay often has them.
          Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
          71 "deer modified" coupe
          72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
          2008 coupe
          Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.

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          • Greg L.
            Extremely Frequent Poster
            • March 1, 2006
            • 2291

            #6
            Re: 7029204 Original Finish

            I'll keep looking but I think my issue is that its often hard to decipher a degraded zinc/yellow zinc from a natural finish as it can be hard to tell even with the part in your hand let alone from a photo. I have a pretty good idea of most part finishes from the carb that I have, some past photos I have are okay and Pat's(thanks Pat) are excellent so I should be okay for the most part now.

            That all said, if someone would be able to post some pics of their unrestored 69 Q-Jet, I be interested to see what it looks like.

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            • Patrick H.
              Beyond Control Poster
              • December 1, 1989
              • 11643

              #7
              Re: 7029204 Original Finish

              Originally posted by Greg Linton (45455)

              That all said, if someone would be able to post some pics of their unrestored 69 Q-Jet, I be interested to see what it looks like.
              Any Q-jet, 68-late 70s, will be about the same with regard to finishes. This is especially true through 74.
              Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
              71 "deer modified" coupe
              72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
              2008 coupe
              Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.

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              • E S.
                Very Frequent User
                • December 29, 2008
                • 451

                #8
                Re: 7029204 Original Finish

                IMG_20210513_142527211.jpgIMG_20210513_142200348.jpgIMG_20210513_141837205.jpg

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                • E S.
                  Very Frequent User
                  • December 29, 2008
                  • 451

                  #9
                  Re: 7029204 Original Finish

                  Hi Greg-This is an un-restored 69 Q-Jet- It has never been removed from the car, or cleaned in any way. I ordered the car, and it has 5600 mi.
                  However- Who can say what effect 50 yrs. ageing could have on the various surfaces and finishes? If you need a pic of a particular area-let me know,although I seem to have some difficulty posting pictures.

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                  • E S.
                    Very Frequent User
                    • December 29, 2008
                    • 451

                    #10
                    Re: 7029204 Original Finish

                    Thought you said you needed some pics of an unrestored 69 Q-Jet? Guess not

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                    • Greg L.
                      Extremely Frequent Poster
                      • March 1, 2006
                      • 2291

                      #11
                      Re: 7029204 Original Finish

                      Yes I would still appreciate some nice original pics. The ones you posted will help.

                      Sorry for starting this post just before going on shift. I work a 12 hour rotation so when I'm on shift all I do is eat work and sleep until it's over and this hobby that I try to enjoy just has to be put on hold.

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