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70 Dearborn Under engine frame support
« on: March 16, 2013, 06:15:03 PM »
Mat 70 Dearborn B2

On that large  engine bay  frame support that attaches below both shock towers and goes under the engine oil pan,  I have the following questions:

1. Was that painted separately or  as part of  the engine blackout?
2. Should it be completely black all around it?
3. What is the finish of the 2 large bolts at either end  attaching it to the frame and would there be any engine bay black on them?

Thanks again,

Tony
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Re: 70 Dearborn Under engine frame support
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2013, 02:54:00 PM »
Painted black separate & bolts phos but make sure you mount it correctly with flattened (P/S) hose area to LH side.

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Re: 70 Dearborn Under engine frame support
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2013, 05:56:38 PM »
Good possibility IMHO that it was dipped before installation - as its often a higher gloss than other pieces that were in the engine compartment
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Re: 70 Dearborn Under engine frame support
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2013, 06:44:18 PM »
When I stripped it I did notice some runs  in the paint, indicating that it was probably dipped.

Good tip with that flattened P/S section.  I did not notice that flattened area until I took it off.

Thanks for the info..
Currently own:
1970 Boss 302 - Yellow- May 1970, Dearborn
1970 Mach 1 -Sept 1969, Metuchen
1962 Corvette 340hp

Previously Owned:
1967 Mustang Convertible (My 1st car)
1970 Mach 1 (my 2nd car)
1989 GT
1969 Mach 1 (<29k miles, Unrestored, MCA Gold)-sold in 2012

MCA #62598

www.PalmieriConcepts.com