"Restorer" magazine article from 2003- need a copy

[Ken G.]

Hello All, doing a nut/bolt resto on a 57 and just joined NCRS. Can someone email me a copy of Richard Brodeur's article about chassis finishes from one of the 2003 issues of the Restorer magazine?

Many thanks in advance!!

Ken

[Gary C.]

Re: "Restorer" magazine article from 2003- need a copy

Ken, you might e-mail Richard as he's a TDB member. FYI - Richard's head markings are more concentrated on 58-60. Some of Richard's references for 56-7 are not correct. /Welcome to NCRS. It's a GRRRREAT organization. Gary....

[Terry M.]

Re: "Restorer" magazine article from 2003- need a copy

Gary's idea is a good one. Richard just might have an electronic version of his story. Failing that I can print it out on paper and mail it to you the old fashioned way if you PM me your street address. I could do an electronic version if you have PageMaker.

Now you have options. ;-)

[Ken G.]

Re: "Restorer" magazine article from 2003- need a copy

Thanks Gary and Terry, Gary, I have good resources for bolt markings, I am trying to sort out the difficult questions regarding which bolts are "blackened", which are not, what is painted black and what is not. Reviewing the previous threads it is obvious that no one really knows, some have a good general idea, so I need to collect all "good general ideas." Also, it would be very valuable to know any errors you perceive in the article regarding the 57 model year.

Terry, if I can figure out how to PM you, I would be very very grateful for a copy of the article.

Thanks Guys

Ken

[Gary C.]

Re: "Restorer" magazine article from 2003- need a copy

Ken, my comments were regarding head markings in Richard's article. Right off I don't recall any differences about finish. Gary....
p.s. please use the year model 56-7 icons at the bottom it makes posts easier to search on in the archives, thanks

[Steven B.]

Re: "Restorer" magazine article from 2003- need a copy

Thanks Gary and Terry, Gary, I have good resources for bolt markings, I am trying to sort out the difficult questions regarding which bolts are "blackened", which are not, what is painted black and what is not. Reviewing the previous threads it is obvious that no one really knows, some have a good general idea, so I need to collect all "good general ideas." Also, it would be very valuable to know any errors you perceive in the article regarding the 57 model year.

Terry, if I can figure out how to PM you, I would be very very grateful for a copy of the article.

Thanks Guys

Ken

Ken; to PM him: 1. Click on his name and # in BLUE at the upper left corner of his message. 2. When the BLUE box comes up click on "View Public Profile". 3. When the next page pops up go to the right side and click on "Contact Info. Private Message" That should get you there!

Steve

[Gary C.]

Re: "Restorer" magazine article from 2003- need a copy

Ken, scanned copy of Richard's 2002 article is attached. Gary....
p.s. the 56-7 JM is undergoing an update and a "finish" chart is planned for the manual - unfortunately it's not completed yet

[Ken G.]

Re: "Restorer" magazine article from 2003- need a copy

Got it! Thanks everyone

Ken

[Richard B.]

Re: "Restorer" magazine article from 2003- need a copy

Ken,
I just came across this post, and I'll send you an electronic copy of the paint finishes.

As to the head markings, I have a done extensive research on this with many many others who have documented the head markings from their research, so I feel that it is farily representative of these cars. However, as in many things in this hobby, there are few areas where there are absolutess.

Richard
NCRS 4779

[Gary C.]

Re: "Restorer" magazine article from 2003- need a copy

Richard, was attempting to point out that your research on bolt head marking is for 58-60 and the 56-7 bolt head markings are different in some cases. Didn't mean to imply your data was flawed, so hope it didn't come across that way. Merry Christmas, Gary....

[Dennis C.]

Re: "Restorer" magazine article from 2003- need a copy

If I am reading the paint list correctly, it indicates the dipstick tube is painted semi-gloss black for 1960. Does this change to unpainted for 1961?

Regards,

Dennis

[Ken G.]

Re: "Restorer" magazine article from 2003- need a copy

Hello Richard, thanks for your offer to help. I am reasonably good on bolt markings. It seems that many bolts were "Blackened." I am assuming that I just heat them with a torch and throw them in some used motor oil to get the desired finish............anyone have thoughts on that?

Also, is the "third arm" painted or unpainted?
How about the king pin thrust washer and the nuts that hold the spindle to the brake backing plate?
Slave cylinder bleed valve??

Help, drowning in details!

Ken

[Ken G.]

Re: "Restorer" magazine article from 2003- need a copy

p.s., how do I get the 56-57 symbol to appear on my posts anyway?