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davepl · 04-29-2012, 11:37 PM

I'm rebuilding a set of '72 3/4-ton calipers for my '70, and I noticed that the old grimy originals seem to be green. Is this really the stock color? I have done one in a natural cast color and like the looks of it, but if they were really green I should probably try to match it.

Please let me know if anyone has any idea what the calipers were originally!

Thanks,
Dave

Dark Knight · 04-30-2012, 12:25 AM

pretty sure the factory just threw them on bare and let them naturally age. a.k.a. rust.

**Stocker** · 04-30-2012, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark Knight

pretty sure the factory just threw them on bare and let them naturally age. a.k.a. rust.

Yup -- the green ones must have been painted by a PO.

davepl · 04-30-2012, 12:37 AM

Here's the coating I wound up using (Eastwood exhaust manifold 1200F paint) that looks convincingly enough like a new casting.

**special-K** · 04-30-2012, 06:45 AM

That's what I use,except not by Eastwood and for half the price. It's called Cast Blast,Cast Grey,or something like that. That's funny someone painted it green.

Andy4639 · 04-30-2012, 07:03 PM

I redid mine a while back. Cleaned them really good with brake cleaner and a wire brush. Got all the grease and oil off and hand painted them with the ceramic paint from O'Reillys.
The green was either over spray from a bad paint job are they liked it better than rust.

SS Tim · 04-30-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

...That's funny someone painted it green.

Probably to show up behind their "Wagon Wheels"!

Dave, Nice job!

raulb24 · 01-30-2014, 01:54 AM

after a good cleaning with a drill brush and degreaser, i paint it with gray brake eastwood

04-29-2012, 11:37 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Green calipers? [Photo] I'm rebuilding a set of '72 3/4-ton calipers for my '70, and I noticed that the old grimy originals seem to be green. Is this really the stock color? I have done one in a natural cast color and like the looks of it, but if they were really green I should probably try to match it. Please let me know if anyone has any idea what the calipers were originally! Thanks, Dave Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

04-30-2012, 12:25 AM	#2
Dark Knight Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleak, Texas Posts: 420	Re: Green calipers? [Photo] pretty sure the factory just threw them on bare and let them naturally age. a.k.a. rust. __________________ -1967 Chevrolet Fleetside LWB- 350 V8 w/thumpr cam, NV3500, 3.08 gears, A/C, PS -1983 Chevy Silverado C1500- 383 stroker, TH400 -1989 Chevy Silverado K1500 SWB- 5.3L swap, 700R4, 3.42 gears -And a '66 Ford Mustang- 200 I6, C4 trans, rust bucket "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." -FDR (and maybe rust too) You've gotta be able to stop and steer before you can go fast!

04-30-2012, 12:37 AM	#4
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Green calipers? [Photo] Here's the coating I wound up using (Eastwood exhaust manifold 1200F paint) that looks convincingly enough like a new casting. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

04-30-2012, 06:45 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Green calipers? [Photo] That's what I use,except not by Eastwood and for half the price. It's called Cast Blast,Cast Grey,or something like that. That's funny someone painted it green. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-30-2012, 07:03 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Green calipers? [Photo] I redid mine a while back. Cleaned them really good with brake cleaner and a wire brush. Got all the grease and oil off and hand painted them with the ceramic paint from O'Reillys. The green was either over spray from a bad paint job are they liked it better than rust. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-30-2014, 01:54 AM	#8
raulb24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 19	Re: Green calipers? [Photo] after a good cleaning with a drill brush and degreaser, i paint it with gray brake eastwood Attached Images



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