Re: paint- front wheelwells and suspension

[Bill Watson <wwatson6@xxxxxxx>]

You are correct - the undersides were not painted black but a matt greyish 
colour.  The wheel openings generally had overspray from painting the body 
sides.

The rear axle, driveshaft,  and brake backing plates should be black while 
the drums were natural.   Can't remember the springs, but grey rings no 
bells.

When it comes to areas not seen by the public, think "cheap".  If no one is 
going to see it, why spend big bucks making it look pretty?

Bill
Vancouver, BC



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don Gallimore" <dongallimore@xxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 5:28 PM
Subject: Re: paint- front wheelwells and suspension


> Those Mosher shots make me nervous.  The factory color of the undersides 
> of the body are not black.  They are a lighter color like gray or greenish 
> color- I'm color blind so I'm not really sure.  While I think the 
> suspension is correct, I feel less confident now seeing the wrong color 
> for the underbody.
>
>  Akron Don
>
> Gary H. wrote:
> > I assume the Mopar pattern is generally the same so...
> >
> > http://www.moparaction.com/Article/PoP/PoP.html shows a very intense 
> > correct resto on a 1970 Challenger that may give you some reference 
> > photos.
> > And some on early B Body cars.
> >
> > http://moparsbymosher.com/projects/hendricks62/assembly/frontend-01.htm 
> > shows a refreshed 1962 Plymouth front end assembly.
> >
> > http://www.moparsbymosher.com/projects/tonys64dodge/body&paint/undercarriage-03.html 
> > rear '64 Dogge
> >
> > If you are consistent with what you do, yours will look fine.
> >
> > Do you mean the splash shields on the wheel side of the inner fenders?
> > Thanks,
> > Gary H.
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> > > From: "MO ( Steve Mick)"  Hi all,
> > > I am getting ready to paint  firewall and inner fenders. Also front 
> > > suspension.. They don't need to be exactly factory correct, but similar. 
> > > I know the firewall and inner fenders are body color.. On the wheelside 
> > > of the inner fenders, wrere they also body color or black?.  I have 
> > > painted the K frame a satin black.  Any ideah on the upper A frames, 
> > > lower control arms, spindle, and lower ball joint?  If not factory 
> > > correct, what colors did you paint yours to get a nice  contrast and a 
> > > factory appearance? Anything that was unpainted natural metal, I will 
> > > paint it with a metal colored paint to keep from rusting. Thanks for any 
> > > input...................MO


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