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???
62 underbody & engine compartment parts paint
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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- Top
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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.- Top
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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- Top
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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.- Top
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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 torqued 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
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