Topic: Front Drum Backing Plate, Painted or Not?

[Twilight65]

I just finished stripping the 66 vert down as I am getting ready to take it to a shop for sheet metal replacement. I removed the backing plate from the front spindle but there was no paint between the gasket surfaces. After stripping did not find any paint on the backing plate. The question I have, is this common. Are most backing plates painted black? It has all the Ford stampings in the plate.

Thanks,
Dave

[J_Speegle]

I just finished stripping the 66 vert down as I am getting ready to take it to a shop for sheet metal replacement. I removed the backing plate from the front spindle but there was no paint between the gasket surfaces. After stripping did not find any paint on the backing plate. The question I have, is this common. Are most backing plates painted black? It has all the Ford stampings in the plate.

Every one I've ever seen had a good coat black on it. Not unusual to find no paint at the mounting surface since the paint can transfer surfaces after years of contact and chemicals

[Bob Gaines]

Some early 68 Metuchen cars (plural) were. I have seen more then one . I don't understand why. All the rest I have seen from various plants and various years were painted.Bob

[Twilight65]

It was pretty clean between the spindle and backing plate that's why I ask. Other than that area they are heavy rusted inside and out.  I have them soaking in evaporust right now.
Dave

[Twilight65]

Okay out of the Evaporust today, definitely had black paint, Not much, but confirms it. Thanks for the comments.
Dave

[ChrisV289]

Any markings found on the backing plate?

[Twilight65]

No markings on the first back plate, but found some on the spindle, and drag link. will post pics after getting everything cleaned up.

Dave