66 Master Cylinder Cap Clips Finish

[Greg T.]

It is my understanding that all the production master cylinder caps were painted black. What is the finish on the clips???

[Peter L.]

Re: 66 Master Cylinder Cap Clips Finish

Greg - According to the 1966 NCRS TIM&JG the base, non power master cylinder cap may be painted semi-gloss black or cadmium dichromate plated; while the optional power brake master cylinder is painted semi-gloss black but there does not appear to be any guidance as to the finish of the cover. So, what master cylinder cover are you looking for information about?

BTW, is that a picture of the new power antenna fishing rod pole??????????????

Pete

[David L.]

Re: 66 Master Cylinder Cap Clips Finish

Pictured below is my original M/Cyl. from my 1966 Corvette (Feb. 1966) that I bought in 1979. I have no reason to believe that it is not original. The casting number is "2225032" with a date code of "325" (325th day of 1965 or November 21, 1965, I assume). The cap and clips have (or had) a yellow cadmium plating.

Dave

[Michael H.]

Re: 66 Master Cylinder Cap Clips Finish

It is my understanding that all the production master cylinder caps were painted black. What is the finish on the clips???

I agree. I think all 65 and 66 non power master cyl covers were painted black, along with the rest of the cyl.

The paint fizzled quickly and most was gone within a year of new. Plus, when owners back then discovered that there was something shiny and pretty under the black, they removed what ever black remained.

[Russ S.]

Re: 66 Master Cylinder Cap Clips Finish

Pete, Power brake master cyls used the two yellowish tinted plastic screw in caps.

[Peter L.]

Re: 66 Master Cylinder Cap Clips Finish

Russ - Thanks. I'm glad to know someone is paying attention. Pete

[Greg T.]

Re: 66 Master Cylinder Cap Clips Finish

Yep, I can sell you one for $1200.

[Greg T.]

Re: 66 Master Cylinder Cap Clips Finish

Mike, what was the finish for the cap clips?? Were they on it when it was painted black.

[Peter L.]

Re: 66 Master Cylinder Cap Clips Finish

Greg - I betcha can catch some big ones with that.

I found the original master cylinder cover with clips from my 66 project and the cover and the clips are black.

Pete

[Greg T.]

Re: 66 Master Cylinder Cap Clips Finish

Thanks Pete and everyone else.

[Mark D.]

Re: 66 Master Cylinder Cap Clips Finish

Russ - Thanks. I'm glad to know someone is paying attention. Pete

Yur funny for one of those slide rule, pocket protector types.

Ol' Greg just sent me one of those 66 fishing poles and it is beautiful. Man!, he does nice work.