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is the body of distributor #1110891 painted semi-gloss black?
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Re: distributor color
james-----
Yes, it is. All Corvette V-8 distributors were painted semi-gloss black through the 1974 model year. Thereafter, with the introduction of HEI distributors with aluminum housings, the housing was left natural aluminum.In Appreciation of John Hinckley -
Re: Joe
First I wont you to know this is a friendly question, do you have every book GM ever printed for Corvettes, you have many great answers to many questions . How about a 55 ? Thanks ROYComment
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Re: Joe
Roy-----
1955 V-8 was painted semi-gloss black. As far as 53-5 6 cylinder, I don't know, for sure. I think they were black, though.
While all 1955-74 Corvette distributors were painted semi-gloss black, not all Chevrolet distributors were painted. Beginning in ABOUT 1962 for 6 cylinder engines and 1965 for V-8's, most Chevrolet distributors, except Corvette, used an aluminum housing. These were unpainted, just like all 1975+ HEI distributors. By the way, when distributors were painted, it was only the portion from the manifold upwards that was painted. The portion of the housing below the manifold was left natural.
Do I have every Corvette book ever printed? No, I sure don't. However, I do have a good supply of references. I didn't need to use any of them for this question, though. However, sometimes I do need to. Or, at least, I need to use them to confirm my recollection of things.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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1. How was the distributor painted? Was it painted on the car, while installed in the manifold? Was the housing painted before the distributor was assembled? Or, was the housing painted after the distributor was assembled (with the cap, tach drive, etc. in place)?
2. What do you mean by "semi-gloss"? Is "semi-gloss" different than "semi-flat"? Is the "semi-gloss" used on engine parts different than the semi-flat blackout paint used in the engine compartment?Comment
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I recall that a lot of folks use the Krylon semi-gloss for their Corvette semi-gloss needs. It is a close match on many items.
To answer your question, in my experience, there is a distinct difference between semi-gloss and semi-flat. The semi-flat is distinctly flatter than semi-gloss. For example, at the last Carlisle meet, I picked up a perfect example of a 72 lug nut wrench. I brought it home and cleaned it up prior to spraying. I had Krylon semi-flat on hand and used it to paint my "new" handle. Oops. Compared to my original handle it was markedly flatter. Stripped off the semi-flat and bought some Krylon 1613 (1612? can't remember which one it is) and resprayed. Perfect.
GaryComment
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James, I had a NOS 891 distributor a while back. To get to the point and forget about echoing other posts here is a good paint to use.
Seymour "The Inventor of Aerosol Spray Paint". Satin Black 98-24. www.seymourpaint.com Dave Cardina put me onto this black. It's a cross between semi-flat and semi-gloss. Very pleasing and dead nuts for the 891 distributor & the 57 FI distributors. Also works well on jacks, etc. Doesn't look artificial like other brands. Not too shiney. We painted my 63 jack with it and the end results was perfect. I compared this shade of black to a NOS 68 up jack I have and it was on the money. Real deal as they say.
One drawback of the Seymour is that it takes a really long time to dry. But so what. Here's more info on Seymour. 917 Crosby Ave, Sycamore, ILL. 60178-1364 Phone 800-435-4482. Good luck, JohnComment
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Can you check that number? I want to go onto the Seymour web site and buy some. Seymour makes a 98-42, "Universal (GM) Black." It's a hear resistant engine enamel.Comment
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Number of Seymour satin black is 98-24. I does say quick dry on the label but it's a slow dry paint.Comment
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Chris -
It was painted at Delco-Remy before it was assembled (before the guts went inside and the riveted ID tag went on the outside).Comment
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Chris, I just went onto the website. I typed in 98-24 and up came the Satin Black. 12 cans to a case. Hope you aren't unhappy with me on the shade of the color of black. If you are-which I doubt-send it to me and I'll buy it from you. JohnComment
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thanks for that info. i think my local body supply house carries that seymour brand.Comment
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