Color of Original 67 9-Leaf Spring - Gray?

[Kirk M.]

Is the entire 9-leaf spring painted gray on an original 67? Does that include the center bolt and nut that holds the spring together? Thanks.

Kirk

[John H.]

Re: Color of Original 67 9-Leaf Spring - Gray?

Kirk -

The spring leaves were coated before it was assembled.

[Kirk M.]

Re: Color of Original 67 9-Leaf Spring - Gray?

Was it colored or just a "clear" coating? I don't know why I thought I read somewhere they were gray? Thanks.

Kirk

[Joe L.]

Re: Color of Original 67 9-Leaf Spring - Gray?

Was it colored or just a "clear" coating? I don't know why I thought I read somewhere they were gray? Thanks.

Kirk

Kirk-----

It was a GRAY coating, not a clearcoat, at all. You can still purchase the same Ionoklad coating from Quanta Products in pint cans.

[Larry M.]

Re: Color of Original 67 9-Leaf Spring - Gray?

Spring leaves were painted/dipped a gray color. Correct gray paint available from Quanta and others.

The spring liners were not painted and should be black plastic.

The lower spring mounting plate should be semi-gloss black.

Larry

[Chris E.]

Re: Color of Original 67 9-Leaf Spring - Gray?

Kirk-----

It was a GRAY coating, not a clearcoat, at all. You can still purchase the same Ionoklad coating from Quanta Products in pint cans.

Yup, I did that. But I made the mistake of brushing the paint on. I took a 1 point deduct for that in judging recently.

I guess you can make your own spray cans, perhaps with a product form Eastwood? Dunno. Oh well, I'm not taking the spring back out unless it breaks.

[Terry M.]

Re: Color of Original 67 9-Leaf Spring - Gray?

Spring leaves were painted/dipped a gray color. Correct gray paint available from Quanta and others.

The spring liners were not painted and should be black plastic.

The lower spring mounting plate should be semi-gloss black.

Larry

My understanding is they were coated only on the bottom. If that is true, dipping might be a little difficult. I was also told the coating was brushed on.

[Michael H.]

Re: Color of Original 67 9-Leaf Spring - Gray?

My understanding is they were coated only on the bottom. If that is true, dipping might be a little difficult. I was also told the coating was brushed on.

The GM blueprint did not specify a method of applying the coating. (print below)

I heard that the coating was applied with a roller but I don't know this for sure. Makes sense though. Also possible that it was sprayed?

[Patrick H.]

Re: Color of Original 67 9-Leaf Spring - Gray?

My understanding is they were coated only on the bottom. If that is true, dipping might be a little difficult. I was also told the coating was brushed on.

Yes, we've both heard that from the same source, and I think at the same time.
Allegedly done so with a large "horse hair" brush.

Patrick

[Brian M.]

Re: Color of Original 67 9-Leaf Spring - Gray?

I did mine with a foam brush.

[Joe L.]

Re: Color of Original 67 9-Leaf Spring - Gray?

My understanding is they were coated only on the bottom. If that is true, dipping might be a little difficult. I was also told the coating was brushed on.

Terry-----


I have an NOS GM #354130 seven leaf rear spring. The spring appears to have the coating applied with a brush. I expect that other springs were coated in the same manner.

I'd attach photos but the spring is stored in a location that requires a lot of effort to get at and my back aches at the thought of getting it out.

[Michael H.]

Re: Color of Original 67 9-Leaf Spring - Gray?

Yes, we've both heard that from the same source, and I think at the same time.
Allegedly done so with a large "horse hair" brush.

Patrick

Franz Estereicher posted a few years ago and discussed the spring and it's mfg process. I believe he also included information on the coating and the method used to apply it. Should be in the archives.

[Patrick H.]

Re: Color of Original 67 9-Leaf Spring - Gray?

Franz Estereicher posted a few years ago and discussed the spring and it's mfg process. I believe he also included information on the coating and the method used to apply it. Should be in the archives.

We learned it from him firsthand.

[Terry M.]

Re: Color of Original 67 9-Leaf Spring - Gray?

Terry-----


I have an NOS GM #354130 seven leaf rear spring. The spring appears to have the coating applied with a brush. I expect that other springs were coated in the same manner.

I'd attach photos but the spring is stored in a location that requires a lot of effort to get at and my back aches at the thought of getting it out.

I had one also Joe, but in a moment of weekness I was coned into selling it. THAT is a mistake I will not repeat. I do remember it was coated only on the bottom of each leaf.

[Kirk M.]

Re: Color of Original 67 9-Leaf Spring - Gray?

So, what is the vote?

1. I will purchase correct coating from Quanta
2. Do I brush or roll?
3. Do I cover both sides?

My spring has some residual coating left on it where the bands were covered by one another. I will take some pics and post.


Kirk