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Old 10-02-2012, 09:59 PM
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Is the paint on the A arms the same that was used on the frame?

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Old 10-03-2012, 08:18 AM
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Hi Danny,
I believe the consenses is that the a-arms had more paint on them than the frame did and it was generally a bit more glossy than the frame.... but still not gloss.
Also, depending on the year, the cross shaft and bushings may have been in place when the arm was painted.
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Semi-gloss black for the frame and A-arms.
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For 78/79 the frame was painted Low Gloss Black and the A arms Semi-gloss Black.
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
...I believe the consenses is that the a-arms had more paint on them than the frame did and it was generally a bit more glossy than the frame.... but still not gloss...
Alan is correct. The A.O. Smith Company made the frames and shot them with cheapo semi-flat black. Control arms came from a different provider and had a touch more gloss to them.

I also agree with 7T1. I used the same semi-flat black on frame and A-arms.

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