RE: engine compartment

[David Bailey <bb64d440@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

There was a good article I read a “long” time ago on a complete “factory correct” restoration to a ’64 Dodge Polara convertible. I think I may still have it but don’t know just where it is right now but I’ll look for it. In the meantime, I remember the article was impressive by the amount of info it covered. As Akron Don Gallimore stated, the undersides of the hood and deck lid, all hinges, doors, doorframes and jams are body color as well as the firewall, inner fenders along with that part of the steering column assembly, the radiator support and the (bolted in) hood latch bar. The K member and steering box (I believe) should be a semi-gloss black. Steering components may have received a quick “hit or miss” shot of black paint but most likely were left in their raw metal state. Concerning the front suspension torsion bars, I’m fairly certain these were well protected against rust with black paint as the factory manual stresses not to scratch or nick them or if damaged to immediately smooth and repaint.
As for the radiator, they are a somewhat glossy black but they should only be painted with a “radiator black” paint. Regular paint is too thick and actually acts as an insulator thereby reducing its ability to shed the heat like it is supposed to. 
Dave Bailey
 
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> Subject: engine compartment
> Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:16:58 -0400
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> I'm planning to paint my '65 Coronet this winter,and am wondering what gets painted the body color besides the sheet metal. Suspension components, steering,radiator, etc. I want it to look like it did from the factory. ..........Merwin
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