Engine brackets - Parkerized or painted from GM? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DeadheadNM** · 06-09-2013, 04:35 PM

Trying to get that OEM look under the hood: did GM paint or plate A/C, alternator, power steering, etc. brackets? I found a local place that does good plating for a fair price. Thanks, Pete

**70cst** · 06-09-2013, 04:38 PM

Back in those days I would guess paint. Others who are more knowledgeable...input please.

**DeadheadNM** · 06-09-2013, 04:43 PM

Here's a used door latch fresh from plating. Has the correct OEM look/finish and in my opinion better than paint. The process does not damage the nylon block. Wiped off it looks new. I'm just not sure about the engine brackets though.

turp mcspray · 06-09-2013, 04:48 PM

Engine brackets etc., were painted. Usually just dipped in black.

**DeadheadNM** · 06-09-2013, 04:51 PM

That's helpful - same with the metal upper rad hose on a 4wd?

Spartan · 06-09-2013, 05:24 PM

Is there a FAQ for this or a book that specifies color of each component factory coating?
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**TBONE1964** · 06-09-2013, 06:54 PM

I am wondering how much of these underhood parts were ecoated (electocoated) from the factory. It seems to me that all (NOS)sheet metal, like inner fenders, radiator supports, air cleaners, hood hinges, etc were ecoated from the factory and it is a service that can be done today.

I would bet that some of the pulleys and brackets woud have this ecoating also.

Can anyone share some knowledge on this or am I not correct in my thinking.

**DeadheadNM** · 06-09-2013, 07:06 PM

I don't believe hood hinges or hood latches were painted - believe these left GM with something like a zinc phosphate plating or some such like as shown on this 40k mile survivor truck:

06-09-2013, 04:35 PM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,355	Engine brackets - Parkerized or painted from GM? Trying to get that OEM look under the hood: did GM paint or plate A/C, alternator, power steering, etc. brackets? I found a local place that does good plating for a fair price. Thanks, Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

06-09-2013, 04:38 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Engine brackets - Parkerized or painted from GM? Back in those days I would guess paint. Others who are more knowledgeable...input please. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

06-09-2013, 04:43 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,355	Re: Engine brackets - Parkerized or painted from GM? Here's a used door latch fresh from plating. Has the correct OEM look/finish and in my opinion better than paint. The process does not damage the nylon block. Wiped off it looks new. I'm just not sure about the engine brackets though. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

06-09-2013, 04:48 PM	#4
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Engine brackets - Parkerized or painted from GM? Engine brackets etc., were painted. Usually just dipped in black. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

06-09-2013, 04:51 PM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,355	Re: Engine brackets - Parkerized or painted from GM? That's helpful - same with the metal upper rad hose on a 4wd? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

06-09-2013, 05:24 PM	#6
Spartan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Backwoods, OR Posts: 888	Re: Engine brackets - Parkerized or painted from GM? Is there a FAQ for this or a book that specifies color of each component factory coating? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '69 K20 350/4 speed/Rockwell/D44/HO52. "orange rhymes with door hinge"

06-09-2013, 06:54 PM	#7
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Engine brackets - Parkerized or painted from GM? I am wondering how much of these underhood parts were ecoated (electocoated) from the factory. It seems to me that all (NOS)sheet metal, like inner fenders, radiator supports, air cleaners, hood hinges, etc were ecoated from the factory and it is a service that can be done today. I would bet that some of the pulleys and brackets woud have this ecoating also. Can anyone share some knowledge on this or am I not correct in my thinking.

06-09-2013, 07:06 PM	#8
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,355	Re: Engine brackets - Parkerized or painted from GM? I don't believe hood hinges or hood latches were painted - believe these left GM with something like a zinc phosphate plating or some such like as shown on this 40k mile survivor truck: Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland



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