Correct finish for the speedometer cable clips on the firewall

[scoop]

Can someone advise me as to the correct finish for the three speedometer cable clips that mount to the firewall and transmission tunnel for the 4 speed cars. I have been told they were natural, silver cad, and black.  I want to have them correct so I am hoping someone has the answer. I have been researching this site a lot and have learned a great deal. I appreciate all the information you guys have to offer.  Thanks in advance.  Scoop

[68Zproject]

I'd think they would have to have been on the body when it was painted.  mine were black.

[Mike S]

The assembly manual ('67 - UPC M20 A6) shows them as being installed during build time and also using a small dab of sealer.
Mine are silver though I'm  not sure if it's cad or zinc.

Mike

[JohnZ]

They were installed by Chevrolet on the Trim Line, many hours after the body was painted at Fisher Body; most I've seen were zinc-plated, although some had a black plating.

[m22mike]

Here's one from a 1100 mile 10D Norwood car, looks like clear cad/zinc to me.

[67 rss]

Most of mine (3D LOS car) were covered with undercoating but looked similar to the one above when clean.
I chose "dull silver cad" for replating.

Lane

[Mike S]

Here's one from a 1100 mile 10D Norwood car, looks like clear cad/zinc to me.

That is what mine look like though I don't remember it so close to the grommet. If zinc plating goes flat over the years then that is likely what was used.

Mike

[scoop]

Thanke everyone for the information. Now I have one more corect finish needeed for my restoration.  Scoop