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| | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 37 | Does anyone have an idea about the color/finish of 1949 Chevy Suburban knee action shocks, rear end. springs. spindles?
POR 15 claims they were bare metal.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 261 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 261 | I think you will find all the Chevy chassis parts were painted, except for some fasteners, a black semi gloss color.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Having never seen a new one, my guess would be unpainted. But, I would paint them primer/sealer black (or, semi-gloss black in powder coat or urethane/epoxy enamel). | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,299 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,299 | I agree that the protection of paint is a good idea and with that in mind, they make some cast iron paints now that look real convincing for a natural finish. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 428 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 428 | The rear end, spindles and springs were semi gloss black. When I took my 51 apart there was still original paint on the rear and spindles and the spring leaves still had paint in some places. Very little besides fasteners was left unpainted at the factory. You'll get some disagreement on the tranny but my 4 speed was definitely painted black. Can't help with the shocks but I find it hard to believe they wouldn't throw a quick spray of enamel on them to keep them from rusting before they left the factory. Keep an eye out for NOS ones on E-Bay. You may be able to tell from them.
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