Just to close the loop on what things were plated with, I was browsing on the master parts list and on nuts and bolts, it does say they were cadmium plated, but is silent on things like hood hinges and latches as far as plating.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
