Plumbing #101

[Harleydave]

So tonight marked the official end of "dis-assembly" and the beginning of "re-assembly". The drives side firewall area, being quite congested seemed like a good palce to start.

[franklinair]

VERY nice. But-why is the hood hinge, spring, bolts painted BLACK?

Neil Hoppe

[Huskinhano]

Looks great! I replaced all the hard line and I do mean ALL in my wife's 69 Grande that has a 351 and FMX with stainless steel lines. That was fun snaking them with the engine and trans in place.

[JohnnyK]

Originally Posted by franklinair

VERY nice. But-why is the hood hinge, spring, bolts painted BLACK?

Neil Hoppe

Are they not supposed to be?

I powdered coated all mine black.. I think they would look fugly any other colour.

[franklinair]

I assumed the OP was doing a '68. Being somewhat anal, I try to duplicate original appearance. MCA judging says hood hinges & springs should be natural or phosphate & oil,1964 1/2 can be black or natural. (1968 underhood bolts should be cad.)

Neil Hoppe

[Harleydave]

Original hinges were damaged. aftermarket come painted black.

[Caper50]

Lookin good Dave, that part looks more enjoyable than cut and disassembly