Upper dip stick tube painted ?

[DONCZ28]

Was flint built 69Z upper oil dip stick tube natural or painted ? Thanks

[william]

Natural

[KevinW]

Is that the same for all Flint engines? i.e. 327 & 350?  Also was Tonawanda any different?

I assume both the tube and dipstick were added after paint station? Like Alt and carb, etc?

thanks

[william]

I have never seen a painted upper tube on an original car. The tube and stick were added after paint. Alternator and carb were installed on the engine dress line at vehicle assembly plants.

[KevinW]

Thanks William!  I am close to installing my dipstick on my original 327 engine and now I know the correct finish!

[DONCZ28]

Thanks William !