C1 tie-rods not painted?

[Garry Barnes]

Today at Vette Fest there were two cars there, a '57 and a '61 (both very nice) and both had unpainted spindles, tie-rods and third arms. I know that the '57 got BG this last summer and he was telling me that this is new information and that the manuals might be changed. Can someone shed some light on this for me? I would think that at least these parts all got hit with the final blackout phase from the top down thereby showing black on the upper sections of these pieces. Which way is being judged correctly now? Thanks.
Garry

[Terry D.]

Re: C1 tie-rods not painted?

Garry
Don't know about 57's but according to the Judging Guide for 61 & 62. "The following parts were not painted: the spindle, spindle support, bushings, spindle steering arms, lower and upper inner shafts, tie rods and tie rod ends."
Seems to me that's how they will be judged till a new Guide comes out.
Hope this helps
Terry