I can’t say for certain on the G, but as the ’63 consultant I can say by ’63 the radiator was painted in the same semi-gloss black enamel as the other engine accessories like the alternator and ps pump. Suspect ’61 is the same. As noted by Don, the block was different in that gloss paint was used. Be careful with paint on the radiator core – can restrict flow is my understanding. Eastwood makes rattle can paint specifically for radiators. The radiator tanks however can be painted in engine enamel without affecting coolant effectiveness. Carl B. From: Bob Jasinski I agree with Don. My research over the years in cleaning up and examining original 300G engine parts has yielded a gloss finish. Not a beautiful perfect black high gloss finish, but rather a factory gloss black paint sprayed directly on the block and valve covers, no primer. Now, what about the radiator? I’ll bet there are several opinions on that and I’m holding off on commenting, as I cannot say I’ve ever seen a 300G radiator that hasn’t been worked on. My 300G radiator is gloss black, and I prefer it that way, but I am not 100% certain it came from the factory that way. Bob J From: 'Donald Verity' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Hi Mike, The engine was gloss black when new. They may fade to a duller black as they age, but were not semi gloss from new. Chrysler didn't use primer on the engines, and prep was probably not the greatest. You can use primer yourself, just not to thick. Bill Hirsch makes the best engine paint. The rams are Buick red engine enamel, or Cummins apex red. Steering box should be natural steel. The transmission is NOT painted. The bell housing usually has some black over spray or might be completely black. Your choice. Don Hello all I’m reinstalling the engine, transmission and power steering box in my 61 300g. What color paint and paint type should I use on the power steering box, engine and transmission? What color should the ram tubes be? They are red, but what color? Should I use a primer before applying the paint? I reassembled the steering coupler I’ll share pics of how I made the copper and plastic insert. Thanks Don Verity for rebuilding the PS box and Transmission. Thanks Mike -- -- -- For archives go to http://www.forwardlook.net/300-archive/search.htm#querylang --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Chrysler 300 Club International" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to chrysler-300-club-international+unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/chrysler-300-club-international/629e3ef6.1c69fb81.7821a.9d33SMTPIN_ADDED_MISSING%40gmr-mx.google.com. |
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