C1 chassis hardware finish question

[Rod K.]

What finish was generally used on the bolts, etc., used on the chassis such as motor mounts, trans mounts, front crossmember and suspension, etc? Were these zinc plated or black phosphate or...?

Thanks.

[Benjamin C.]

Re: C1 chassis hardware finish question

Rod, The judging manual will give you some help. With my 54 I used Nolan Adams book and looked at factory assembly line pictures. You can at least see if they are painted black. I cad plated all of the bolts on my 54 that were not painted black. Richard Fortier sells original bolts and can cad plate yours if you wish. Richard is very knowlegable and helpful, his ad is in the driveline mag.