Topic: 1969 San Jose Steering Box Tag Finish

[Aussiemach]

Should the finish for the steering box tag be silver zinc, galv or bare metal ? This is mine below
1969 Mach 1 351w FMX Built in San Jose, February 26 1969

[Anghelrestorations]

From what I have seen should be a bare metal as it was originally stamped.  You can easily see the original finish normally on the back side of the tag if you have a few to compare. 

[J_Speegle]

From what I have seen should be a bare metal as it was originally stamped.  ...

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[Aussiemach]

Thank you

[Bob Gaines]

FYI many but not all Dearborn steering boxes have been observed with the tops painted black.not sure about SJ in 69. Many examples seen of 65,66,and 67 SJ built cars. Same inconsistent practice applies. The paint was low quality emulsion type and didn't stick well what with the cosmoline coating the boxes were shipped from the supplier covered with. It chipped off or flacked off easily. Sometimes remnants of the black paint survives but can be mistaken as a previous owner painting everything black which was common up until recently . This procedure is called for in the assembly manual but like many examples the practice was not strictly adhered to.