vette69

What colors are the tie rods, ends, and idler arm supposed to be? I can't find anything about this in any of my books.

TIA

flynhi

Don't know about OE but flat black is always a safe call.

78Vette-SA

If you want to get exact about it, I would get a copy of the NCRS (National Corvette Restorers Society) Judging Manual for your year.

I did mine in semi-gloss black with Eastwoods Detail Gray on the ends. I liked the look.

Rowdy Rat

Brad,

The center link, tie rod ends, tie rod sleeves, and idler arm were shipped to the St. Louis plant as an assembly. Prior to shipping, they were dipped (in bulk) into a tank of a black, asphalt based coating that was very similar to what the frames were painted with up until the early 1970's. Because they were dipped in bulk, some of the assemblies received complete coverage... Others less so.

As mentioned, the coating was asphalt based and was intended to keep the assembly rust free until delivery. Oil, fuel, and exposure to the elements quickly removed the coating.

If I recall correctly, the NCRS TIM&JG allows for either black or natural linkage... To account for the spotty application of the coating during the dipping process.

Hope that this helps.

Regards,

BB wowbagger

I sandblasted mine and put a nice clearcoat over the raw iron.. :smash: :cheers:

vette69

Thanks much everyone. I think I will go with the raw "gray" to give a little more color than all black.

Ybnormal

I wish I had painted or clearcoated mine, put something on them or they will rust.

YBNormal...drive a vette

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