Author Topic: correct upper 'A' arm SHAFTS  (Read 1897 times)

Offline Martin Munoz

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correct upper 'A' arm SHAFTS
« on: July 31, 2012, 01:38:41 AM »
can someone advice on correct finish on upper A arm SHAFTS   for '68  GT 500
 

Offline Bob Gaines

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Re: correct upper 'A' arm SHAFTS
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2012, 06:15:20 PM »
can someone advice on correct finish on upper A arm SHAFTS   for '68  GT 500
The shafts were a darker bare metal , finish. I have seen them Zinc phosphate plated . Some people use gun blueing.  There should be a distinct contrast between the appearance of the darker shaft and that of the lighter shade of the upper control arm frame metal that they are installed in if you want a factory like appearance.
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Re: correct upper 'A' arm SHAFTS
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2012, 09:37:33 PM »
Agree with Bob on this with the finish...I have some pictures of originals I can post as well.  I have also seen yellow paint dabs on the upper control arm shafts.  Just took one off a car last night and can still see what left on there although there is not much left otherwise:





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