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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: 68Zproject on June 30, 2007, 05:39:12 AM

Title: 403 Bellhousing color?
Post by: 68Zproject on June 30, 2007, 05:39:12 AM

I read that the finish for the bellhousing should be Chevy orange.  I've never seen one this way on an original car.  Is it supposed to be orange or natural aluminum?  I don't mean over spray but solid orange.  Thanks.

Title: Re: 403 Bellhousing color?
Post by: fireZ on June 30, 2007, 12:57:22 PM

Should be all orange I believe

Title: Re: 403 Bellhousing color?
Post by: Gambitt on June 30, 2007, 09:36:45 PM

I think they just received some overspray, because there were bolted up when the engine was painted.  Most people just go ahead and paint the entire bellhousing orange.

Title: Re: 403 Bellhousing color?
Post by: 68Zproject on July 01, 2007, 02:22:29 AM

Jerry's book said the acceptable finish was Chevy orange and he usually lists if bare is OK too, but he didn't.  So I wondered if bare aluminum was ok too.  That's all I've ever seen on restored and original cars, but Jerry should know I guess.

Title: Re: 403 Bellhousing color?
Post by: Gambitt on July 01, 2007, 02:56:58 AM

Completely bare would not be acceptable...most original pics I have seen have overspray on them.