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Not sure if I shoud paint the gearbox?  Do I paint it the frame color (Chassis Black) or something else?

Suggestions?

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Loren B. - Princeton, MN

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I think factory they are left raw (to rust). The "resto" guys use a cast iron paint (Eastwood has it). If you're not into that I'd go satin black.

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John D. - St. Louis Park, MN.

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I paint mine so they don't rust. Black to match or Grey to replicate natural cast iron would be a nice contrast. Is the rest of the steering linkage painted ?

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Mitch D.   River Falls, WI

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I am replacing all the steering linkage so it is all unpainted as well.  Sounds like a cast iron gray might be the way to go?

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Loren B. - Princeton, MN

1969 Chevelle SS Convertible, Bright Torch Red, 396, 200-4R, 12 bolt 3.73 Posi

1969 Chevrolet C20, Orange/White, 350, 4-spd, 4.11

1980 Camaro, RS, Impulse Blue, 350, 200-4R, 3.73 Posi

1967 Chevelle Malibu 2-DR Hardtop.  In process
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I painted all mine Eastwood cast grey.



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Mitch D.   River Falls, WI

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I like the look, I have made my decision.  Eastwood gray it is.

Thanks

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Loren B. - Princeton, MN

1969 Chevelle SS Convertible, Bright Torch Red, 396, 200-4R, 12 bolt 3.73 Posi

1969 Chevrolet C20, Orange/White, 350, 4-spd, 4.11

1980 Camaro, RS, Impulse Blue, 350, 200-4R, 3.73 Posi

1967 Chevelle Malibu 2-DR Hardtop.  In process
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I think POR has a cast iron color that is supposed to last a long time.

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