C1/ 57 Steering column paint

[Joel M.]

I have heard speculation that St Louis may have used enamel rather than lacquer on steering columns for better heat resistance within the engine compartment. I don't buy it but thought I'd better check before going with lacquer and getting it wrong. Thank you.

[Mike M.]

Re: C1/ 57 Steering column paint

lacquer. mike

[Kevin Riel]

Re: C1/ 57 Steering column paint

But was the cast iron steering box itself painted also or left natural? I've seen them treated both ways.

Kevin Riel

[Mike M.]

Re: C1/ 57 Steering column paint

seen the cast iron both ways but i've always painted mine black. mike