C3Rear lower shock mount color??

[Rob C.]

Hi,
Could some one tell me what color the rear lower shock mount is on a 72.
Thank you.

[Joe L.]

Re: C3Rear lower shock mount color??

Rob------

It's the same for all C2 and C3------zinc or cadmium plated. The original finish was a more-or-less "dull" silver color.

[Joe L.]

Addendum

At the risk of being considered fanatical with respect to nuances of detail (which, I'm not!), the original finish had a VERY slight "yellowish hue". I believe that this was caused by the annealing process which the mounts were treated to subsequent to plating in order to avoid their weakening by hydrogen embrittlement.

[Brandon Metzger]

Re: Addendum

Hello,
Are you referring to the L shaped brakets. I thought that this was natural.

Thanks,
Brandon

[Joe L.]

Re: Addendum

Brandon-----

Yes, they are an "L" shaped piece. The long end goes through the rear spindle support "eyes" and the short end mounts the lower end of the shock. These were by no means ever of a "natural" finish. All were zinc or cadmium plated, including PRODUCTION, SERVICE, and aftermarket replacement.

[Brandon Metzger]

Re: Addendum

Thank you Joe. Just one more thing to send off to the coaters. Glad I read the post and caught it now.

Good night.
Brandon