Hi all,
Can anyone tell me what the original finish was on the '59 manual transmission, tail housing and bell housing? I've reviewed the VTCI specs and have not found this info in there. From what I understand, the tranny and tail housing were left natural. I discovered the tail housing was painted red oxide on the interior. Photo of that is attached. Thanks for any info you can provide.
59 manual transmission, tail housing colors
Re: 59 manual transmission, tail housing colors
Alan, I did just locate a 2008 thread from you re: the bell housings being painted the same as the engine, so thank you for that.
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Re: 59 manual transmission, tail housing colors
The paint you see inside the trans case is Glyptal, still being used today. good luck, Bob C
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Re: 59 manual transmission, tail housing colors
Thanks for that info, Bob! Do you know if the same paint was used on the differential carrier housing? It's listed as red oxide in the VCTI specs, but that red Glyptal looks a lot like red oxide.
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Re: 59 manual transmission, tail housing colors
That I wouldn't want to bet on, I kind of doubt it. Glyptal is pricey, I used a quality red oxide primer then top coated with a mat clear for wheels. It still looks good after 12 years.Do you know if the same paint was used on the differential carrier housing
It's gonna be cool when it's done
And now it's really cool !!
59 convertible
58 convertible
65 hardtop
And now it's really cool !!
59 convertible
58 convertible
65 hardtop
Re: 59 manual transmission, tail housing colors
That sounds like a good plan. thanks for the tip! Still a long road ahead before I get to that detail...