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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: ZLP955 on June 19, 2013, 11:27:40 AM

Title: Flywheel Inspection Cover Paint
Post by: ZLP955 on June 19, 2013, 11:27:40 AM
What is the correct paint type, color and finish for the flywheel inspection cover on a VN '69 Z, and would it have had engine orange overspray on it?
Title: Re: Flywheel Inspection Cover Paint
Post by: KevinW on June 19, 2013, 11:57:58 AM
Good question! I would like to know too.  My guess is no, I think they were dip primed black.
Title: Re: Flywheel Inspection Cover Paint
Post by: Mike S on June 19, 2013, 01:00:12 PM
I thought manual tranny equipped motors has the bellhousing already mounted (with inspection cover) and painted as a whole unit. The amount of overspray varied by the painter. I assume you do mean for a manual tranny.

Mike
Title: Re: Flywheel Inspection Cover Paint
Post by: JohnZ on June 19, 2013, 06:46:03 PM
That cover was installed at the engine plant as a raw metal part, and got engine orange paint except for the area directly behind the back of the oil pan. The Service parts were dip-primed black so they wouldn't rust in storage.
Title: Re: Flywheel Inspection Cover Paint
Post by: ZLP955 on June 19, 2013, 10:03:18 PM
Thanks everyone, and specially JohnZ for confirming. Much appreciated.
Title: Re: Flywheel Inspection Cover Paint
Post by: zman1969 on June 28, 2013, 05:49:38 PM
I see that they are being repo'd now as the replacements are not correct I saw one on E-buy it was listed for vettes
Title: Re: Flywheel Inspection Cover Paint
Post by: Jerry@CHP on June 29, 2013, 01:55:14 PM
I have many survivor cars in my data base so here's one of my client's cars that is a true survivor car that has been in the family since new.  Very orange.  Bell housing too.  Very neat car!

Enjoy,

Jerry
Title: Re: Flywheel Inspection Cover Paint
Post by: Jerry@CHP on June 29, 2013, 02:00:22 PM
Here's one of many survivors that I have for bell housings and whether they are painted or not.........

Jerry
Title: Re: Flywheel Inspection Cover Paint
Post by: Jerry@CHP on June 29, 2013, 02:04:34 PM
And, here's a big block car, '65 396 Impala that I just restored.  This car sat for over 20 years in a Quonset hut and was a virgin before I began the restoration.  All orange.........

Jerry
Title: Re: Flywheel Inspection Cover Paint
Post by: ZLP955 on June 29, 2013, 11:58:12 PM
Thanks for the photos Jerry, much appreciated.
Title: Re: Flywheel Inspection Cover Paint
Post by: ZLP955 on June 30, 2013, 01:58:02 AM
I see that they are being repo'd now as the replacements are not correct I saw one on E-buy it was listed for vettes
I believe the NOS covers have 2 holes near the oil pan flange....
Would appreciate it if someone could confirm if the one I have, pictured below, is the correct factory original (not NOS) type?
(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd420/ZLP955/DSCF7166_zps5581a994.jpg)
Title: Re: Flywheel Inspection Cover Paint
Post by: Jerry@CHP on June 30, 2013, 02:16:02 PM
One in this photo looks to be correct.

Jerry
Title: Re: Flywheel Inspection Cover Paint
Post by: ZLP955 on June 30, 2013, 09:05:44 PM
Thanks again Jerry.