What was the original finish on the front disc brake calipers for a 65?
Dave
Quote from: DRGT350 on February 11, 2021, 08:29:55 PM
What was the original finish on the front disc brake calipers for a 65?
Dave
Very early cars were cast iron on the inside and the outside . Later cars with deluxe wheels were cast on the inside and plated silver or painted with silver paint on the outside half . Sorry I can't narrow down the dividing line between early and later.
Thanks Bob
Hi Dave,
Attached is an image of a recently partially restored 66 Mustang front brake caliper. As you can see the outboard side is the silver as Bob said and the inboard side is a dark finish. I wish Jim Cowles were here to tell us the exact finishes. I sent Jim this pair before I heard he was ill and Jes was able to find and send back to me. (Thank you Jes. Jim RIP)
Cory
Thanks Corey -
Quote from: 6s1640 on February 12, 2021, 01:20:15 AM
Hi Dave,
Attached is an image of a recently partially restored 66 Mustang front brake caliper. As you can see the outboard side is the silver as Bob said and the inboard side is a dark finish. I wish Jim Cowles were here to tell us the exact finishes. I sent Jim this pair before I heard he was ill and Jes was able to find and send back to me. (Thank you Jes. Jim RIP)
Cory
Zinc gives a comparable look for the plated portions regardless of if it was the original finish or not. Eastwoods aluma blast matches the original ones I have had that were painted.