CRG Discussion Forum
Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: red69 on May 07, 2023, 04:29:40 PM
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Were JL8 calipers originally painted, or were they natural iron?
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From Jerry's 1969 book - but just for disc brake calipers, not specific to JL8 - Semi-gloss black or natural finish acceptable.
Pics of the ones I have seen seem to show natural steel.
But many components were painted with cheap black paint that did not last very long.
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In this vintage photo (1968) Service Pkg you can just see the Caliper on the Floor near a disc, looks painted as the contrast of the bleeder and pipe are visible when magnified.
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Parts for service did not always get the same treatment as assembly line parts.
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Semi gloss black paint and machined after they were painted.
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Are there any Vintage detailed photos of 1969 Factory installed JL8 out there?
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See Michael Lamm's book - The Great Camaro. There is a picture of a JL8 rear axle on page 67. The calipers appear painted. Page 64 also has a picture, but more difficult to tell if they are painted.
John Hooper's book, The 1969 Camaro Reference Book, has pictures of JL8 calipers on page 123 & 127. Appears painted, but sorta hard to confirm 100%.
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Pics are not assembly line fresh but some pics here.
https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=159779
https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=95631&page=2
These are probably the best pics on a Survivor type car.
https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=174662
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I don't have a NCRS book but I would bet that information would be in there....Joe
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Assembly line pic 1969 Corvette
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Thanks for the info. Can't remember any finish except rust on mine when acquired in mid 70's.
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Assembly line pic 1969 Corvette
Yes, and newest 68/69 NCRS judging manual states same as what we expect on from disc, painted low gloss black prior to machining so machined surfaces should be bare metal.