Hood latches painted??
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The metal bracket itself is plated zinc phosphate.
The hardware (two nuts, two flat washers, two lock washers - per side) that attaches the bracket to the firewall are zinc phosphate.
The upper and lower spring retaining cups are bright zinc plated.
The spring is typically painted semi-gloss black, but can be black oxide plated.
The latch pin is natural.
The travel limit screw and hardware (two nuts - per side [I believe]) are zinc plated.
The travel limit bumper is natural.
Pretty sure that covers everything for the lower latches. Not really a single finish type... Quite a bit going on with those latches actually.
Regards,
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Wow, thanks Stan, though I wasn't looking for that detail, its nice to know. I'm not doing what you'd call a "correct" resto, just cleaning up the engine bay for my new motor. Thought since it is all apart, I'd repaint those bits and pieces that were originally painted "back in the day"..
Hows the winter been back in PA? Moved from there 6 1/2 yrs ago, out to the Pacific NW. We lived just north of Philly in Bucks Co. near New Hope and Doylestown. I was stationed at, and retired from, Willow Grove NAS..
Thanks again!
Hows the winter been back in PA? Moved from there 6 1/2 yrs ago, out to the Pacific NW. We lived just north of Philly in Bucks Co. near New Hope and Doylestown. I was stationed at, and retired from, Willow Grove NAS..
Thanks again!
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Rob,
No problem... I figured that I'd give you the whole story on what the factory did and let you make your own decision based on that. I may be a certifiable nut when it comes to factory originality, but I don't expect everyone else to be. To each their own... Makes the hobby interesting for everyone!
The weather here in PA hasn't been so bad this year. About the worst we've had it was when I was down in Florida a few weeks ago, so I'm not complaining. I'm a bit west of where you lived... Near York, PA. I seem to remember a really nice air show held at Willow Grove every year. I'd really like to attend that show at some point.
Take care... Enjoy your new digs out in Washington!
Regards,
Stan Falenski
No problem... I figured that I'd give you the whole story on what the factory did and let you make your own decision based on that. I may be a certifiable nut when it comes to factory originality, but I don't expect everyone else to be. To each their own... Makes the hobby interesting for everyone!
The weather here in PA hasn't been so bad this year. About the worst we've had it was when I was down in Florida a few weeks ago, so I'm not complaining. I'm a bit west of where you lived... Near York, PA. I seem to remember a really nice air show held at Willow Grove every year. I'd really like to attend that show at some point.
Take care... Enjoy your new digs out in Washington!
Regards,
Stan Falenski
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