Correct finish for 70-72 PS metal brackets

Discussion in 'Chassis restoration' started by CJay, Jan 3, 2024.

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  1. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    I guess specifically 1970 brackets but let's do 71 and 72 as well.

    I was under the impression they were painted black like the upper AC bracket. The brackets on my GSX look painted to me and I don't believe anyone has messed with them.

    Let's see some original, factory finish brackets. And go....lol
     
    CJay, Jan 3, 2024
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  2. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    They were grey phosphate looking
     
    hugger, Jan 3, 2024
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  3. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    But hold tight and I'll post a pic
     
    hugger, Jan 3, 2024
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  4. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    Ehhh pic doesn't show much..but definitely not painted...71/72 were painted ....but 67/70 not the original ones I've seen or have
     
    hugger, Jan 3, 2024
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  5. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    1970 Stage 1 automatic with 23K original miles. Sold for $90K at Mecum in 2018. Owner was Henry Snow from NH.

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    Motorcade Magazine from 1970 with a GSX on the cover. Zoom in to see the contrast of the brackets with the black reservoir.

    IMG_8458.jpg
     
    Brett Slater, Jan 3, 2024
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  6. BUQUICK

    BUQUICK I'm your huckleberry.

    Originals, not painted. btw, '72s are not the same, entirely different bracket setup.
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    BUQUICK, Jan 3, 2024
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  7. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    George's Diplomat Blue '70 Stage 1:

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    Brett Slater, Jan 3, 2024
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  8. George D.

    George D. Platinum Level Contributor

    Jason- I can get better pictures for you maybe tomorrow/ this weekend...

    OR

    You can just buy the car.... :)
     
    George D., Jan 3, 2024
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  9. Buicksky

    Buicksky Gold Level Contributor

    So, if this is correct would you
    1. glass bead and have plated
    2. glass bead and clear
    3. glass bead and paint
    4. cover with grease and call it good?
     
    Buicksky, Jan 3, 2024
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  10. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    They were gray phosphate when new.

    However you achieve that look is entirely up to you. :D
     
    Brett Slater, Jan 3, 2024
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  11. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    Fantastic idea! Sell that Vette and do another Buick!
     
    Brett Slater, Jan 3, 2024
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  12. Buicksky

    Buicksky Gold Level Contributor

    Assuming Gray Phosphate would be correct for the 69 stepchildren as well since we were the test bed for the 70-72 cars?
     
    Buicksky, Jan 3, 2024
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  13. BUQUICK

    BUQUICK I'm your huckleberry.

    I know for a fact that '67 were also the same as what I pictured in my post above.
     
    BUQUICK, Jan 3, 2024
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  14. Max Damage

    Max Damage I'm working on it!

    My 2 '68 are also the same. unpainted. One Fremont and one Kansas City
     
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    Max Damage, Jan 3, 2024
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  15. Fred Hickey

    Fred Hickey Founders Club Member

    I have a '70 & '72 here somewhere that may help, but the new parts manager really stinks...
     
    Fred Hickey, Jan 3, 2024
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  16. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Take a pic of the ps brackets on your 2 cars if you could I forget what finish aquamists brackets had on them
     
    CJay, Jan 3, 2024
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  17. Fred Hickey

    Fred Hickey Founders Club Member

    Beater , aqua mist ,70 big car, 72 lark. Wrench for contrast.
     

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    Fred Hickey, Jan 3, 2024
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  18. Fred Hickey

    Fred Hickey Founders Club Member

    Whatever the finish on the aqua mist it’s not a coating, goes down to the bone
     
    Fred Hickey, Jan 3, 2024
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  19. Fred Hickey

    Fred Hickey Founders Club Member

    72 ? IMG_5369.jpeg
     
    Fred Hickey, Jan 3, 2024
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  20. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Pic above is raw cast aluminum.

    Devon
     
    DaWildcat, Jan 3, 2024
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