67 L79 intake bolts are black phosphate, right?

[Scott S.]

Re: 67 L79 intake bolts are black phosphate, right?

Thanks Michael

I remain perplexed by the definitive statement in the judging manual that states that the intake manifold is painted silver, with no further qualification other than the bolts may be painted silver.

Thanks
Tom

Hi Tom,

I searched the archives on this subject several months ago, and it seemed that most had concluded the JG was wrong about the entire L79 intake manifold being painted silver. Also, consider that the most recent printing (I think) of the 1967 JG was Winter 2005 - Fourth Edition, Second Printing.

The new 1966 Judging Guide (2010) says the following about the L79 intake manifold: "L79, 350 hp intake manifolds are aluminum and may show a light spray of aluminum paint on the sides and orange overspray at the front or rear edges where they meet the block." (p. 107).

[Thomas M.]

Re: 67 L79 intake bolts are black phosphate, right?

Thanks Scott, that is most helpful.

Tom