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Old 08-18-2014, 08:01 AM   #84
Keith Seymore
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Re: Factory Correct Restoration Details

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Originally Posted by Steve Hafner View Post
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I wouldn't be a bit surprised if those items had a "natural" finish.

The steering column and hood hinges especially.

I know that most of those items you mentioned would have been natural on a '70 Corvette.

Maybe someone else will post some pictures of an engine compartment when it WAS new.
. . . .
Agree - hood hinges are normally either a phosphate or a cadmium coating, giving them a more natural appearance which quickly becomes a "rust" appearance.

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