62 underbody & engine compartment parts paint

[Anton S.]

Just finished studying my 1961-62 Corvette Technical Information Manual & Judging Guide and made a spread sheet of all parts that get painted so that I have easy access to this info when restoring my 62. However, I did not find any reference to paint requirements (i.e. gloss, semi-gloss, flat black, etc.) for the following parts; Rear Bumper Brackets, Generator Mounting Bracket, Heater Hose Retainer Strap Bracket (located under generator), Front and Rear Brake Backing Plates, Brake Drums, Upper & Lower "A" Arms, Banjo Housing, Differential Case. Can anyone shed light on the kind of black, if any, goes on these parts???

[Terry D.]

Re: 62 underbody & engine compartment parts paint

Did you try the archives, I think someone else made a similar list. If not it will at least bump your thread back to the front. A list like that would be a nice addition to the Judging Manual. Terry

[Jerry W.]

Re: 62 underbody & engine compartment parts paint

ANTON....i SENT YOU A PAINT LIST COPIED FROM A PREVIOUS POST BY EMAIL THRU NCRS FORUM

LIST IS VERY LONG

[Anton S.]

Re: 62 underbody & engine compartment parts paint

Thank you Jerry, this makes life a bit easier. However I notice that a few items do not agree with the NCRS 1961-62 Corvette Technical Information Manual & Judging Guide. I will deal with this ....probably default to NCRS Manual as correct. When I get my list finalized I will share with all.

[Jerry W.]

Re: 62 underbody & engine compartment parts paint

Anton....I did not create the list that I sent to you but I think it is generally correct....we used it as a guide when we restored our 62 and did not have any component paint point losses that I can remember at the Texas 2012 Regional

[Anton S.]

Re: 62 underbody & engine compartment parts paint

Thanks again Terry, It's good to know that this list worked for you. I will use it along with the NCRS Manual and my 62 parts that are in very good condition since my car was garaged for the 49 years that I have owned it in sunny California.

[Robert K.]

Re: 62 underbody & engine compartment parts paint

I would certainly be interested in a list like this.

[Anton S.]

Re: 62 underbody & engine compartment parts paint

Robert, Here is the list I received from another member. He used as a guide to restore his '62.. Enjoy;
Copied from a previous post

CORVETTE PAINT NOTES

UNPAINTED:
- Body Mount Shims
- Bottom of Body
- Brakes
. Brake Line Front Clips
. Brake Lines & Retainers
. Brake Shoe Retainer Pin
. Brass Blocks (including clips)
. Drums
. Master Cylinder (can have overspray
from engine compartment blackout)
. Vertical Brake Line (could have very slight oversprayfrom engine compartment blackout) . Wheel Cylinder and retainer bolts
- Clutch Anti-Rattle Spring
- Door Courtesy Light Switch
- Drag Link
- Emergency Brake Cable (from Firewall)
- Emergency Brake Cables (rear)
- Firewall Insulation (interior)
- Front Spindles
- Gas Pedal Rod (in car interior)
- Gas Tank
- Generator Cast Aluminum tach Drive)
- Heater Box (heater box is installed after enginecompartment blackout. Therefore the box is not painted, and attachment bolts donot have paint)
- High Beam Floor Switch
- Motor Mount Bolts (as well a large washer)
NOTE: (the bolt, nut, and washer receive a stroke ofinspection paint indicating that the engine mount bolts have been torque’d down.
The paint color is a more reddish version of enginecolor)
- Neutral Safety Switch, Shield, & Mounting Hardware
- Pittman Arm
- Rear Axle Pumpkin
- Rear Spindles
- Rebound Straps on Rear Axle
- Rebound Strap Reinforcement Plates
- Rebound Strap Rivets
- Steering Gear Housing
(some examples have this unit painted semi-gloss black)
- Third Arm Bearing Assembly
- Tie Rod Ends
- Tie Rod Straps (as well as nuts and bolts)
- Tie Rod Support Arms
- Transmission (Standard); Automatics are painted
- U-Joint and U-joint Yoke
- Voltage Regulator mounting Flange
- Yoke

PAINTED SEMI-FLAT BLACK:
- Air Inlets (on either side of grill below headlights)
- Battery Retainer
- Engine Compartment
- Exhaust System
NOTE: there is a school of thought that the exhaustsystem did not receive a black-out treatment)
- Front Hood Hinges
- Generator Housing (rear frame is gloss black:
front frame and tach drive are unpainted)
- Hood hardware
- Radiator Support
- Starter Motor
- Underside of hood
- Wheel Wells
(painted half way (width wise) during black-out process)
- Wiper Mounting Plate
- Wiring Harness Clips

PAINTED GLOSS BLACK:
- Clutch & Brake Pedal Assembly
- Coil
- Convertible Top bows
(some say semi-gloss black)
(rivets are unpainted)
- Cowl Vent Mechanism
- Defroster outlets and brackets
- Emergency Brake Assembly
(color is gloss black regardless of interior color)
- Emergency Brake / Hood Release Support under dash(color is gloss black regardless of interior color)
- Heater Casing
- Heater Motor
(could be semi-gloss black)
- Heater Motor Backing Plate
- Horn Relay
- Horns and brackets
- Radiator
- Rear License Plate Bracket
(could be semi-gloss black)
- Starter Relay for Automatics
- Steering Column Mast
(slightly dull gloss black)
- Voltage Regulator
- Wheels


PAINTED SEMI-GLOSS BLACK:
- Clutch Heavy Return Spring
- Clutch Linkage Bellcrank Assembly
- Door Window Height Adjusters
- Engine Components:
 Coil Support Bracket (Carbureted engines only) Crankcase Ventilation Tube  Crankshaft Pulley  Dip Stick Handle  Dip StickTube  Engine Fan  Flow Through Oil Canister (with white silk screen)  GeneratorForward Adjusting Bracket (no engine color overspray)  Ignition ShieldingBraces  Powerglide dipstick & wire rod handle  Spark Plug Wire RoutingSupports  Water Pump Pulley
- Frame Chassis:
 A Arms (upper and lower)
 Battery Tray, Hold down frame and Heat Shield  Frame Front Cross-member  Front Springs  Front Suspension Assembly  Control ArmSupport Shafts (Lower inner & outer)  Control Arm Support Shafts (Upperinner & outer)  Motor Mount Supports  Radius Rods  Rear Axle Assembly  RearAxle U-bolts  Rear Spring Brace  Rear Springs (bands and liners are unpainted Shock Absorbers  Sway Bars (front and rear)  Sway Bar Bushing Clamps  TieRods  Transmission Mount  Upper Control Arm Support Shafts
- Heater Motor
- Inner Door Fiberglass
- Jack
- Jack Handle Folding Tool
- Lug Wrench
- Master Cylinder
NOTE: Natural / unpainted is also accepted (receivedengine compartment semi-flat black blackout treatment, on inboard side)
- Radiator Shroud
- Seat Frames
- Steering Column Mast (slightly dull gloss black)
- Upper Portion of Inner Door Fiberglass


INTERIOR ITEMS:

INTERIOR ITEMS (GLOSS RED (or interior color)):
- Dash End Caps
- Instrument Cluster Housing (top & bottom)
- Package Tray
- Consol



INTERIOR ITEMS (SEMI-GLOSS RED (or interior color)):
NOTE: semi-gloss means unbuffed
- Radio Bezel & Speaker Grill
- Defroster Bezels
- Steering Column
- Turn Signal Housing
- Steering Wheel Hub
- Steering Wheel Cover (lower)


INTERIOR ITEMS ALWAYS GLOSS BLACK
(regardless of interior color)):
- Cowl Vent Mechanism
- Clutch & Brake Pedal Assembly
- Lower Steering Column
- Parking Brake and Support


NATURAL ALUMINUM:
- 2x4 Intake Manifold
- Fuel Injection Manifold
- Manual Transmission Bell Housing
NOTE: will have varying degrees of engine coloroverspray)
- Fan Clutch


ARGENT SILVER:
- Oil Filler Tube
(on intakes that are natural aluminum)


CHEVY ENGINE ORANGE:
- Engine Block and Heads
- Front Engine Mount
- Harmonic Balancer
- Water Pump
(three bolts orange, stud is cad


CADIUM PLATED:
- Bottom Seat Rails
- Firewall mounted Accelerator Lever Arm
- Grease Fittings


CHROME PLATED:
- Hood Release Handle
- Parking Brake T Handle
- Seat Adjusting Handles
- Window Cranks
- Inside Door locking levers
- Instrument Cluster Bezels
- Grab Bar Bezels
- Interior Rear View Mirror support


UNPAINTED:
- Wiper Mounting Plate