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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: nuch_ss396 on January 02, 2007, 03:34:27 AM
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Hi All !
Happy New Year !!
I saw an auction on eBay for a "restored" '69 Camaro bumper jack assembly and it got me thinking about my jacks condition ( not too good ).
This is the auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=016&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=260069578101&rd=1&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=016&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=260069578101&rd=1&rd=1)
My main question concerns the jack shaft itself and the proper finish it should have. The jack in the auction used a Rustoleum Metallic paint finish.
I know this isn't original. I'm not knocking the seller of this eBay item, but I want to do my jack properly.
So, what are the correct finishes for the jack assembly? What color gray matches ( best possible ) the original gray?
What can I expect to pay to get the shaft replated? Anyone have recommendation on a vendor I can use?
Lastly, can the jack mechanism be separated from the shaft for the plating process? It's all in the details.
Thanks,
Steve
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A real good idea would to buy Jerry MacNeishs book for color references. He lays it out pretty good in there. Everything is covered. Sam
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Sam,
You are correct. I've had that book for many, many years now ( the pages are falling out ).
It doesn't address the color gray ( closest commercially available ) or where to
get the jack replated. Those are topics members here can best address for me.
I was hoping some members that had their jacks restored could comment on where
they got their jack shafts replated and how the process worked & approximate costs.
Steve
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Steve, I thought Jerry could get that done for you, or maybe Hemmings. Sam
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I have a couple of original jacks. The makers varied, I have seen at least 4 variations of the same basic theme from 1967 to 1969. The jack post were always bright clear Cad (silvery) or Cad DiChromate (goldish) plated.
Cheers
Arno