Factory Correct Restoration Details

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Well I stand corrected then if it's a BB. I'm not a BB guy so I can't say for sure.
Graham57a my apoligizes sir.

Not a problem, I'm learning just as much if not more then anyone on here. No apology needed, thank you for your input

[Andy4639]

I sure wished I had, had this board back when I started my truck. Mine isn't a orignal by no means but it would have been nice to had all the info about it captured here.

[Graham57a]

Dave how did you know what colors and finishes to paint everything on your motor and frame?
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[Steve Hafner]

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The picture below, shows engines waiting to be installed in some "new" 1959 Chevys at the factory.

The exhaust manifolds were on the engine when it was painted.

Of course, it all burned off while being taken from the transporter to the dealers clean-up area !!!

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[Steve Hafner]

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Here's a little detail that most people don't bother to do . . .

The cover over the driver's side exhaust manifold to add heat to the air cleaner was painted BLACK from the factory. ( as can be seen in the picture below, of the 350 engine in the 1970 pick up with 80 miles that was for sale a couple of years ago.)

I found some high temperature black paint for my restoration and it's staying on pretty good - so far !!!

This picture also shows that the black paint in the engine compartment was "glossier" then most people think too !!!

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[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by Steve Hafner

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Here's a little detail that most people don't bother to do . . .

The cover over the driver's side exhaust manifold to add heat to the air cleaner was painted BLACK from the factory. ( as can be seen in the picture below, of the 350 engine in the 1970 pick up with 80 miles that was for sale a couple of years ago.)

I found some high temperature black paint for my restoration and it's staying on pretty good - so far !!!

This picture also shows that the black paint in the engine compartment was "glossier" then most people think too !!!

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Great pictures thank you. Do you have any more pictures of that truck? I bet it was beautiful

[Twisted78SS]

Interesting pic, a few things I notice that I would not have thought to be correct coming off the factory floor,

1. Hood hinges not painted
2. Hood latch assy not painted
3. Radiator hold downs not painted
4. Clamp at the base of the steering column not painted

On the upside, I do what appears to be factory writing on the firewall..

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by Steve Hafner

. . . .

Here's a little detail that most people don't bother to do . . .

The cover over the driver's side exhaust manifold to add heat to the air cleaner was painted BLACK from the factory. ( as can be seen in the picture below, of the 350 engine in the 1970 pick up with 80 miles that was for sale a couple of years ago.)

I found some high temperature black paint for my restoration and it's staying on pretty good - so far !!!

This picture also shows that the black paint in the engine compartment was "glossier" then most people think too !!!

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Sent an email to POR15 with some questions, including a black top coat for that heat stove. No response yet.

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by Steve Hafner

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The picture below, shows engines waiting to be installed in some "new" 1959 Chevys at the factory.

The exhaust manifolds were on the engine when it was painted.

Of course, it all burned off while being taken from the transporter to the dealers clean-up area !!!

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These are from LIFE magazine's coverage of the Tarrytown plant (passenger cars). Good reference in general but maybe not totally accurate for a '67-72 Chevy pickup.

K