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?
Good question! I would like to know too. My guess is no, I think they were dip primed black.
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
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.
Thanks everyone, and specially JohnZ for confirming. Much appreciated.
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 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
Here's one of many survivors that I have for bell housings and whether they are painted or not.........
Jerry
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
Thanks for the photos Jerry, much appreciated.
Quote from: zman1969 on June 28, 2013, 12:49:38 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
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)
One in this photo looks to be correct.
Jerry
Thanks again Jerry.