1968 Cross Shaft Finish

[William H.]

Can someone help me determine how I should refinish my clutch cross shaft on a 1968. It appears that someone may have painted mine with some type of clear so I need to correct. Do you get them zinc plated? Thanks for any insight.

[Joe L.]

Re: 1968 Cross Shaft Finish

Can someone help me determine how I should refinish my clutch cross shaft on a 1968. It appears that someone may have painted mine with some type of clear so I need to correct. Do you get them zinc plated? Thanks for any insight.

William-----


I think that originals were galvanized or electro-galvanized. However, this finish is very close to zinc plating, so I don't think that most would be able to tell the difference one way or the other.

The shafts were definitely not clear-coated.

If you have the shaft zinc-plated, you MUST ensure that it is properly annealed subsequent to plating. Otherwise, I can almost assure you that the welds at the lever arms will break in due course.

[Patrick N.]

Re: 1968 Cross Shaft Finish

to add to joe's comments, they are also a dull finish- bright but not shinny or polished.

Pat
68 427 / 400
88

[Wayne M.]

Re: 1968 Cross Shaft Finish

William --- This is an NOS (service) cross shaft for a '65-66 big block only, but as the others have said, the finish / plating should be similar to this one, IMO.

[William H.]

Re: 1968 Cross Shaft Finish

thanks ver much Joe