1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year > 1967 Mustang
67 Mustang Steering box color
Rossco:
Does anyone know the color of the steering box for a 289 San Jose 67? either black or metal color I assume
Ross
Bob Gaines:
--- Quote from: Rossco on June 22, 2017, 09:18:56 AM ---Does anyone know the color of the steering box for a 289 San Jose 67? either black or metal color I assume
Ross
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The case was cast steel and sometimes the top portion (what could be reached from above ) was painted with a brush once installed with black paint so flash rust wouldn't be seen from above when looking down.That was one of the engineering directions that was supposed to be done but didn't get done every time .
Rossco:
Bob
Thanks for that i'll repeat the process
Ross
J_Speegle:
You didn't share which box your using but both share most of the following details
For a little more detail for restoring the box since the black (if you choose to add that detail) will not cover everything ;) .
You have a cast iron main body with fresh machined surfaces at the logical and proper places.
Zinc plated - end cap/plug,
Darkened steel - adjustment cover retaining bolts
Fresh bare steel - adjustment cover, adjustment nut, ID tag and vent cover and large collar nut. NOTE: Vent may have been zinc can't tell at the moment
Shaft for the pittman arm is fresh machined steel.
Digit cameras and lighting can affect how the following pictures look (contrast between finishes) on screen ;)
Rossco:
Jeff
Thank you for the photos, I have a go at the painted/brushed black top, do I include the yellow daub mark?
Ross
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