Topic: 69 steering linkages/ spindles colour componants

[Stroked69]

Hi all,

I hope one of you guys can help me, I'm redoing the front end of my 69 coupe as in sand blasting the dirty/ rusty looking steering components as
 tie rods, spindles idle arm etc..  Now I assume that those steering components are to be natural in colour, but not sure whether its raw metal or  if there should have some sort of coating
thank

[J_Speegle]

First welcome to the site - hope you find the information and support needed for you concours focused restoration projects

There are many threads showing restored front suspensions. So if you find those it will reduce the need to post pictures again. Basic outline

Tie rods - Darkened (heat treated) main bodies. Machined caps are brighter due to the forming and machining. Studs a lighter (than the hardened body) machined finish all oil coated

Spindles - dark heat treated surface with bright machine highlights - top & bottom as well as outer surface of ball joint attachment points. Brightened spot at hardness test (from grinding) Bright machined surface and clean up of sides of the tie rod attachment arm. All oiled

Center link - dark heat treated finish main surface with bright freshly machined surfaces.

If you've sand blasted the parts you've got some work in front of you to get them back to looking original but it can be done


So do a search and check the library for those previous topics and articles. Check out subjects related to phosphating, tumbling and gun bluing

If you still fall short in your needs or understanding post again and we'll try and help

[Stroked69]

Hi Jeff,

Thanks for the reply, and advice. Ended up using gun bluing and I'm amazed on how well they turned out.
Thankyou once again.