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Old Jan 1, 2019 | 11:12 PM
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I am replacing my frt lower control arm bushings and while I have the springs out I was going to paint them. What is the proper color of the frt springs on a 78 Vette ?
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Old Jan 2, 2019 | 04:20 AM
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I am replacing my frt lower control arm bushings and while I have the springs out I was going to paint them. What is the proper color of the frt springs on a 78 Vette ?
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Natural steel and unpainted.
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Thank You.
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I used Seymour ca16-48 cast blast in a rattle can . Closest to natural I could get.
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I use gun blue to mimic the heat bend when manufactured and spray a satin clear to keep from rusting.
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