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cbgolz

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1969 Z28 jack
« on: June 01, 2017, 11:23:08 PM »
Was the 1969 Z28 jack ratchet assembly tower originally silver or anodized gold?  I have seen them both ways.  Which is correct, or are both correct depending upon production plant, date, etc.?  Is there a particular paint I should use to replicate either or both of these colors?  Thanks for your help.

ZLP955

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Re: 1969 Z28 jack
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2017, 12:48:34 AM »
Is your car NOR- or LOS-assembled?
Tim in Australia.
1969 04A Van Nuys Z/28. Cortez Silver, Dark Blue interior, VE3, Z21, Z23, D55/U17, D80, flat hood.
Sold at Clippinger Chevrolet in Covina, CA.
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Re: 1969 Z28 jack
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2017, 04:57:18 AM »
My car is a NOR X77 car.  Thanks.

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Re: 1969 Z28 jack
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2017, 06:58:46 AM »
Jerry MacNeish's book lists the jack mast as 'gold or silver cadium dichromate' but I'm not sure if there is a timeframe or assembly plant that could indicate one or the other as more likely for your car (as you're obviously already thinking).
Personally, I would go with replating the mast, paint will just not look correct IMO.
Hopefully someone with an original NOR car (mid-production or later, since yours has an X-code) can confirm if theirs is gold or silver.
Tim in Australia.
1969 04A Van Nuys Z/28. Cortez Silver, Dark Blue interior, VE3, Z21, Z23, D55/U17, D80, flat hood.
Sold at Clippinger Chevrolet in Covina, CA.
AHRA Formula Stock at Lions Dragstrip, NHRA E/MP at Pomona Raceway

BULLITT65

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Re: 1969 Z28 jack
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2017, 07:14:01 AM »
I have a 08C (august of 69)norwood car, and the mast is gold-ish, with the jack mechanism grey.

sorry i do not have a great pic of it.

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bcmiller

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Re: 1969 Z28 jack
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2017, 05:35:41 PM »
I believe there was more than one supplier. I have seen both finishes. And to my knowledge there is nothing specific about the jack in a Z28.
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Re: 1969 Z28 jack
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2017, 03:31:02 PM »
Thank you all very much for your help.  I will proceed.  CDG

 

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