C1 Third Arm - Painted or not?

**Mike M.** · November 7, 2010, 10:07 PM

Re: C1 Third Arm - Painted or not?

Originally posted by Tom Parsons (3491)

If you look closely at some of the assembly line photos, for example in Noland's book, it APPEARS that JUST BEFORE engine installation and later body drop, the complete rolling chassis was black ALL OVER. This compares with what MOST of the KNOWLEDGEABLE people have witnessed in the past. It is interesting to see the paint markings which were applied to various parts during their manufacture/machining/assembly processes, but actual correctness would seem to be that none of these markings were visible when the cars rolled out the back door of the St. Louis plant.

Now, once again, I'll inquire about the paint markings-------------which I've asked several times in the past with ZERO answers provided.
On multiple parts, mainly chassis/suspension/steering parts, there have been various colors applied (blue, white, yellow, green, orange, etc). And they appear to have been semi haphazzardly applied with a paint brush as a daub, stripe, circle, etc.
DOES ANYONE ON THE PLANET KNOW THE MEANING OR APPLICATION OF ANY OF THE COLORS ON ANY OF THE VARIOUS PARTS?????????????????????????

i've glass beaded probably10 c-1's and 15 c-2's over the years as well as judging many bowtie candidates 53-67. i have no idea what the various colors i've uncovered underneath the factory blackout are indicative of but i'm pretty sure the various parts were blacked out in st louis. mike

**Tom P.** · November 7, 2010, 10:38 PM

Re: C1 Third Arm - Painted or not?

Originally posted by Mike McCagh (14)

i've glass beaded probably10 c-1's and 15 c-2's over the years as well as judging many bowtie candidates 53-67. i have no idea what the various colors i've uncovered underneath the factory blackout are indicative of but i'm pretty sure the various parts were blacked out in st louis. mike

Mike,
It goes without saying that you are probably considered to be one of the most knowledgeable NCRS gurus.
AND, if you don't know what the application of the various colors at the various locations on the early chassis/components, WHO DOES? So far, no one has stepped up to provide answers to these various color applications.
Now, even though I am not a big stickler for absolute correctness and matching numbers, I thoroughly appreciate what is involved to restore a car to its back door St. Louis condition. It is extremely gratifying to see such a perfect, or near perfect example.
And finally, here's where I'm going with all of this rhetoric. If no one can provide answers to the application of the various colors, then how in God's green earth can anyone say what is, and what is not correct (in regards to the application of colors)?????????????? It seems anyone could dab on a color, any color, and claim that was what they found on their car, right?

Of course, if you do like me, and chrome plate everything, then there is no need to worry about the location and application of colors!

**Jerry W.** · November 8, 2010, 08:19 AM

Re: C1 Third Arm - Painted or not?

Tom....Here's a link posted a while back by Gary Chesnut on suspension paint color

Suspension Identification Paint Marks Informationv1.pdf (14.7 KB, 0 views)

**Tom P.** · November 8, 2010, 02:15 PM

Re: C1 Third Arm - Painted or not?

Thanks Jerry. This info from Gary is some help, but it would be good to have more details available. As I mentioned, I AM NOT a correctness/numbers person. But I do so appreciate a car (and not just a Vette) that has been restored to its factory delivered condition. And if they are to be returned to their factory delivered condition, it would be nice to observe all the tiny details that were present at that time. Although, it seems somewhat impractical as to what and where inspection/application/torque/installation colors were applied it they were then covered up with chassis black????????????????????? But, nevertheless--------------------------------

Now, if I can just get someone to provide us with detailed specifications for markings and configuration on our WWII A-26 bomber.

**Mike M.** · November 8, 2010, 02:17 PM

Re: C1 Third Arm - Painted or not?

tom: thanks for the compliment but there are many vette boys more knowledgable than i. have a good one,mike

**John H.** · November 8, 2010, 07:50 PM

Re: C1 Third Arm - Painted or not?

Originally posted by Tom Parsons (3491)

Now, if I can just get someone to provide us with detailed specifications for markings and configuration on our WWII A-26 bomber.

Jeez, Tom -

You forgot the oil stains on the R-2800 front case and mags from the leaking prop governor seals (they weren't on the P&W drawings either).

**Tom P.** · November 8, 2010, 08:35 PM

Re: C1 Third Arm - Painted or not?

Originally posted by John Hinckley (29964)

Jeez, Tom -

You forgot the oil stains on the R-2800 front case and mags from the leaking prop governor seals (they weren't on the P&W drawings either).

That's because this engine is FRESH out of overhaul. ZERO time (except for the 6hr test run at the overhaul facility). ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL new seals and gaskets, ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL new jugs (NOS), pistons, rings, bearings, blower clutches and completely rebuilt mags, carburetor, pumps and all new plumbing.
We will be picking up our second engine Thursday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h68DscXWzcA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQbHMt1Tr7s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-_9QvKaG64

Six hours later, no leaks!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIdFzWjnttc