Rear strut rods

[Jay Hastings]

Are the rear strut rods on my 73 BB suposed to be natural or painted black?
and since I'm here are the shock mounts natural or painted?
Thanks, Jay

[Bill Clupper]

Re: Rear strut rods

Strut rods are an "as forged" finish, and very difficult to duplicate. The shock mounts are cad/zinc plated

[Gary S.]

Re: Rear strut rods

Jay, I am sure that the judging manual for your car will address this fact so I will only give you what is in my 70-72 manual. It states that the "original finish of the strut rods is blue-grey from the hot forging operation, however, both plack painted and natural examples are seen. The black may be part of the undercarriage black-out operation." Perhaps a small donation to the Corvette store at www.ncrs.org for an appropriate judging manual will clear this issue up.

Gary

[Jay Hastings]

Re: Rear strut rods

Thanks guys for the info I think I will use some cast gray/blue paint i have
and spray them up. I am not going for restoratoin perfect, but close will work.
thanks Jay