C1 frame paint

[Garry Barnes]

Sorry guys, I know this topic has been covered many times, but I am trying to decide which is more correct for repainting the frame and front chassis of my '56. My choices are Krylon semi-flat or Rustoleum semi-gloss. Fine line I know, but looking at the many pictures in Nolands books, the front chassis seems to have more gloss than what the Krylon produces, but the frame seems more flat....confused yet? Would I go wrong by using the Rustoleum (glossier) on the front chassis parts and the Krylon (flater)on the actual frame?

I have done mid-year frame/chassis before and I know that you want several degrees of gloss among all of these parts, but I am not sure about the early ones. Thanks.
Garry

[John H.]

Re: C1 frame paint

Garry -

The front crossmember assembly was painted a quite glossy black at Detroit Gear & Axle, who built it all up and shipped it as a complete assembly to St. Louis; St. Louis just bolted it on with the tapered shims and installed the grease fittings. The frame paint from A.O. Smith-Milwaukee was significantly flatter and rougher in appearance.

[Garry Barnes]

Re: C1 frame paint

John,
As always, you gave me just the information I was looking for. Thanks!
Garry

[Ted S.]

So the tapered shims should be unpainted? *NM*

[John H.]

Re: So the tapered shims should be unpainted?

Yup - just natural aluminum.