GM A-body paint info 2
General parts
Frame Chassis black
Front unibody subframe assembly 30% Gloss black
Firewall 30% Gloss black
Core support Gloss black
Inner fenders 30% Gloss black
Fender-to-inner fender bolts Neutral steel or aluminum/ Black oxide
Transmission components
Transmission Neutral steel or aluminum
Driveshaft Neutral steel or aluminum/ Color coded
Transmission and driveshaft yoke Neutral steel or aluminum/ Color coded
Differential housing Gloss black
Clutch linkage Neutral steel or aluminum
Brake components
Brake drums Semi-gloss black
Disc brake shields Neutral steel or aluminum
Calipers Cast-iron gray
Master cylinder Cast-iron gray
Axle and suspension
components
Axles Neutral steel or aluminum/Color coded
Third member Gloss black
Upper control arms 30% Gloss black
Lower control arms 30% Gloss black
Inner and outer tic rods Meganese phosphate/ Color coded
Tic rod adjustment sleeve Semi-gloss black
Center link Meganese phosphate/ Color-coded
Idler arm, bracket Meganese phosphate/ Color-coded
Strut rods Cast- iron gray / Color coded
Coil springs, front Gloss black/Color coded
Shocks Gray (some were also 30% Gloss black)
Coil springs, rem Semi-gloss black/ Color-coded
Trailing arms Gloss black
Rear end U-bolts Neutral steel or aluminum /Color coded
Rear leaf springs Semi-gloss black/Color coded
Front and rear spring shackles Neutral steel or aluminum
Backing plates 30% Gloss black
Spindles Cast iron gray/Color coded
Antisway bars Meganese phosphate/Color coded
Steering components
Pitman arin Cast iron gray/Color coded
Steering box Neutral steel or aluminum/Color coded
Exhaust system
Muffler hangers and clamps Neutral steel or aluminum
Exhaust system and mufflers Neutral steel or aluminum
Gas tank components
Gas tank Neutral steel or aluminum
Gas tank straps 30% Gloss black
Gas and brake lines Neutral steel or aluminum
Cooling system components
Core support Gloss black
Radiator Gloss black
Core support bolts Neutral steel or aluminum/ Black oxide
Core support-to-fender braces 30% Gloss black
Fan shield 30% Gloss black
Brake and steering components
Master cylinder Cast iron gray
Master cylinder cap Cold chromate
Power brake booster Gold chromate
Steering box Neutral steel or aluminum
Power steering pump 30% Gloss black
Engine components
Distributor Neutral steel or aluminum
coil 60%
Gloss black
Generator Neutral steel or alummum/Gloss black
Alternator Neutral steel or aluminum
Voltage regulator B w/script
Fuel and brake lines Neutral steel or aluminum
Throttle linkage Neutral steel or aluminum
Accessories
Wiper motor 30% Gloss black/Neutral steel or aluminum
Heater motor cover Gloss black
A/Copper evaporation unit Gloss black
Horns Gloss black
Hood components
Hood hinges Black or Cray oxide
Hood hinge springs Gray oxide
Hood catches and latches Neutral steel or aluminum
Ram Air boxes 30% Gloss black