1968 restoration questions
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From: charlotte N.C
1968 restoration questions
I am restoring a 1968 corvette and came up with some questions:
1. Does anyone know where I can buy a kit for the mounting bolts and the threads?
2. This is probably a really stupid question but is the dust shield and stabilizing bar specially coated or is it paint? If paint what type?
3. Whats the purpose of removing the rotor from the hub? Where do I find if the rotor is in or out of spec (rusted can't find any numbers)?
4. I bought this as a project with half for this already taken apart so I don't know if the front is normal. Are the pictures below normal or are the brackets bent?
1. Does anyone know where I can buy a kit for the mounting bolts and the threads?
2. This is probably a really stupid question but is the dust shield and stabilizing bar specially coated or is it paint? If paint what type?
3. Whats the purpose of removing the rotor from the hub? Where do I find if the rotor is in or out of spec (rusted can't find any numbers)?
4. I bought this as a project with half for this already taken apart so I don't know if the front is normal. Are the pictures below normal or are the brackets bent?
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
That bar is a 68 only piece, and looks pretty solid. Whatever you do, do not acid dip that piece...yes the bumper brackets are bent.
As for mounting bolts, those are std Uss coarse 1/2" grade 3 or 5 bolts. Your local hardware store has them or if you want the correct head markings, then check out the supporting vendor sites who sell Corvette parts.
As for mounting bolts, those are std Uss coarse 1/2" grade 3 or 5 bolts. Your local hardware store has them or if you want the correct head markings, then check out the supporting vendor sites who sell Corvette parts.
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From: Boca Raton Fl
Expensive but look pretty good (and has a clearcoat)
To do zinc for real you'd need electroplating dip tanks and stuff $$$$
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From: barkhamsted ct
caswell plating
they are in the home plating business.
what is not good about some plating materials like zinc or maybe cadmium is that they oxidize and loose their finish over time. I dont know how the resto guys keep real plating looking good over time? except maybe clear powder coat or something?
my two cents.
jim
what is not good about some plating materials like zinc or maybe cadmium is that they oxidize and loose their finish over time. I dont know how the resto guys keep real plating looking good over time? except maybe clear powder coat or something?
my two cents.
jim
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi 1976C,
The front and rear dust shields are being reproduced well, complete with part number and Delco Moraine logo, if that interests you. The problem in re-doing yours may be that they're pitted, and that may matter to you.
Regards,
Alan
The front and rear dust shields are being reproduced well, complete with part number and Delco Moraine logo, if that interests you. The problem in re-doing yours may be that they're pitted, and that may matter to you.
Regards,
Alan