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Old Jan 30, 2016 | 03:22 AM
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Brake Backing Plate Finishes
What are the correct finishes for 68-72 A body front and rear drum brake backing plates?
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Old Jan 30, 2016 | 04:17 AM
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Crappy bucket-dipped semi-gloss black, if I'm not mistaken.

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Old Jan 30, 2016 | 04:42 AM
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From the factory they are natural cast or stamped in this case with a oil mist applied.
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Old Feb 7, 2016 | 05:51 AM
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so its semi gloss black or natural? is there some place to actually document pain t finishes and color code markings?
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Old Feb 7, 2016 | 06:16 AM
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I defer to H.O. on this.

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Old Feb 7, 2016 | 08:27 AM
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Were any done with the zinc chromate, or is that a common restoration error?

I am of the opinion that, even though it is incorrect, I prefer my chassis parts 100% painted and rust protected.
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Old Feb 7, 2016 | 10:23 AM
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I agree, which is why I painted mine with the same semi-gloss black paint I used for the rearend housing.
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Old Feb 7, 2016 | 11:04 AM
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I guess they could be zinc plated without the chromate to keep them looking sorta correct.
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