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Offline mhubert89

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67 Front Suspension - original color for these parts ??
« on: May 18, 2016, 02:43:05 PM »
hi !

need help to know the original color for this parts ! thanks

1.strut rod
2.hubs
3.spindle
4.quarter vent grill
5.rear drums
6.rear brake drum plate
7.rear shock plate
8.caliper bracket
9.splash shield
« Last Edit: May 18, 2016, 10:52:43 PM by J_Speegle »
Mustang Fastback 1968
289, 4 speed
Built in Dearborn on April 16th

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Re: 67 Front Suspension - original color for these parts ??
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2016, 04:31:53 PM »
1.strut rod - Heat treated steel. Similar in look to center link and tie rod (cast sections not machined or threaded areas)

2.hubs - Cast iron with machined areas

3.spindle - Heat treated steel with bright freshly machined area and hardness test (grinder) spot. IMHO Often a darker shade of finished metal (unmachined areas) than other steering parts

4.quarter vent grill - SGB (semi-gloss black)

5.rear drums - Cast iron with bright machined areas.

6.rear brake drum plate - SGB on the glossy side

7.rear shock plate - Bare natural plate steel. Originals will show bright edges where bends were formed

8.caliper bracket - Cast iron with bright machined areas.

9.splash shield - SGB


Pictures of each/most are shown in other threads as well as articles and threads showing or offering tips as to how to reproduce the original look
« Last Edit: May 20, 2016, 12:12:25 AM by J_Speegle »
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Re: 67 Front Suspension - original color for these parts ??
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2016, 03:10:10 PM »
perfect thanks Jeff
Mustang Fastback 1968
289, 4 speed
Built in Dearborn on April 16th

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Re: 67 Front Suspension - original color for these parts ??
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2016, 12:10:12 AM »
A little additional info in this new thread

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=13743.new#new
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