May be different for a 1965, but everything I could find on my 1951 said the transmission wasn't painted. But I painted my 3 speed with "cast iron" rattle can paint.
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.
