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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1970 Mustang => Topic started by: 1970 Snake on October 27, 2020, 05:37:33 PM

Title: Space Saver Bottle Tie Down Spring
Post by: 1970 Snake on October 27, 2020, 05:37:33 PM

Can someone please advise what the finish is on the tie-down spring for the 1970 space saver tire inflator bottle.

Title: Re: Space Saver Bottle Tie Down Spring
Post by: J_Speegle on October 27, 2020, 05:44:27 PM

Recall it being a phosphate (sort of flat grey plating) like finish. Sure others will double check my comment ;)

Title: Re: Space Saver Bottle Tie Down Spring
Post by: 1970 Snake on October 29, 2020, 03:22:29 PM

Thanks Jeff, my repro came in black paint and I did not think that was correct. I would prefer to zinc plate it but there is not a zinc plating that comes in that phosphate look, so will probably plate it in black zinc which is an off black charcoal color, and a little closer to the phosphate look.

Title: Re: Space Saver Bottle Tie Down Spring
Post by: PerkinsRestoration on October 31, 2020, 06:19:13 PM

Semi - Gloss black is typical.

Title: Re: Space Saver Bottle Tie Down Spring
Post by: 1970 Snake on October 31, 2020, 06:28:19 PM

Much appreciated Bob, thanks.