Judging question about '62 hood support 4 tanged spring washer

[Jonathan S.]

All,

During a recent judging meet, the individual judging my car informed me that the 4 tanged spring washer riveted on the hood support arm of my '62 should have been black. The JM says nothing about this, and I am trying to verify whether this was true are not. If it is true, can someone point me to some documentary sources that support this.

I have attached a thumbnail photo of the rivet and 4 tanged spring washer for everyone's edification.

[Edward L.]

Re: Judging question about '62 hood support 4 tanged spring washer

The washer should be black. A black magic marker works quite well.