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sigshooter · 08-11-2012, 04:42 PM

I pulled these off my 65 and the back side has a bare zinc coating almost galvanized looking. Is this original or is the something going on with this?

I was going to post this in the factory correct restoration thread but I wanted to be sure this is an OEM finish

markeb01 · 08-11-2012, 07:45 PM

When my originals were first pulled off the truck for powder coating, they didn't look like that, and I've never seen any others with that finish on the back side. Sorry that doesn't really prove anything but hopefully others will be able to confirm one way or the other.

theastronaut · 08-11-2012, 10:50 PM

I've never seen any like that, all still had varying amounts of black paint on them. Maybe they're early aftermarket replacements?
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oem4me · 08-11-2012, 11:20 PM

Never would have expected to see that. Looks galvanized to me. Very interesting.

LostMy65 · 08-11-2012, 11:23 PM

I've never seen it.
I wonder if someone had them done special.

**jocko** · 08-11-2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

Never would have expected to see that. Looks galvanized to me. Very interesting.

I agree. Maybe an hvac contractor got a hold of the original dies...

No kidding, that is exactly what it looks like, galvanized ducting sheet metal.

sigshooter · 08-12-2012, 09:01 AM

Well the truck was a 65 parts truck that has been altered some ( wheels, engine, radio etc. ) but otherwise pretty original. I had never noticed this either but thought maybe they others had just rusted or been painted.

Maybe someone will have some info on this... maybe GM did something strange like running out of regular steel and used what they could get or had laying around.

anyone else ever seel something like this?

**Captainfab** · 08-13-2012, 12:24 AM

I have never seen a set of those galvanized in the 35+ years I have been working on these trucks. My guess is that a previous owner had them galvanized.

08-11-2012, 04:42 PM	#1
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	original finish under the hood ? I pulled these off my 65 and the back side has a bare zinc coating almost galvanized looking. Is this original or is the something going on with this? I was going to post this in the factory correct restoration thread but I wanted to be sure this is an OEM finish Attached Images __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide

08-11-2012, 07:45 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: original finish under the hood ? When my originals were first pulled off the truck for powder coating, they didn't look like that, and I've never seen any others with that finish on the back side. Sorry that doesn't really prove anything but hopefully others will be able to confirm one way or the other. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

08-11-2012, 10:50 PM	#3
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,901	Re: original finish under the hood ? I've never seen any like that, all still had varying amounts of black paint on them. Maybe they're early aftermarket replacements? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

08-11-2012, 11:20 PM	#4
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: original finish under the hood ? Never would have expected to see that. Looks galvanized to me. Very interesting.

08-11-2012, 11:23 PM	#5
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: original finish under the hood ? I've never seen it. I wonder if someone had them done special. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

08-12-2012, 09:01 AM	#7
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	Re: original finish under the hood ? Well the truck was a 65 parts truck that has been altered some ( wheels, engine, radio etc. ) but otherwise pretty original. I had never noticed this either but thought maybe they others had just rusted or been painted. Maybe someone will have some info on this... maybe GM did something strange like running out of regular steel and used what they could get or had laying around. anyone else ever seel something like this? __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide

08-13-2012, 12:24 AM	#8
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: original finish under the hood ? I have never seen a set of those galvanized in the 35+ years I have been working on these trucks. My guess is that a previous owner had them galvanized. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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