396 chassis resto

[Jeremy Hedges]

I am restoring a '65 396 coupe for judging. What is the correct way to restore the front coil springs, the front and rear sway bar to achieve the correct apperance for judging?

Thanks

Jeremy
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[Bill Williamson (3245)]

Re: 396 chassis resto

If your coil springs are still good you can clean them by glass beading or having them dipped at a ready strip. The sway bars and springs were heat treated .The finish was dark blueish to black. if they are not to rusty dipping will preserve this finish. I have had good luck duplicating this look using metal conditioner and gun blue. practice on your rag joint it has the same finish...Bill