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Title: Voltage regulator Color
Post by: Stangly on September 25, 2011, 10:57:12 PM

I cleaned up my voltage regulator and it appears to have black paint on the inside and outside of the cover.  I have seen pictures of similar cars that are blue.  I was wondering what the correct color would be for a 69 Dearborn car 302 2V 3  speed automatic.

Title: Re: Voltage regulator Color
Post by: Bob Gaines on September 26, 2011, 06:39:16 PM

Quote from: Stangly on September 25, 2011, 10:57:12 PM

I cleaned up my voltage regulator and it appears to have black paint on the inside and outside of the cover.  I have seen pictures of similar cars that are blue.  I was wondering what the correct color would be for a 69 Dearborn car 302 2V 3  speed automatic.

Blue .The black was discontinued sometime in very late 67 production from what I have seen. If black the most likely explanation is that it was a earlier transplant. Maybe old service stock . Bob

Title: Re: Voltage regulator Color
Post by: Stangly on September 26, 2011, 08:46:05 PM

Thank you Bob!

Title: Re: Voltage regulator Color
Post by: Stangly on September 27, 2011, 07:18:19 PM

Bob,

Any references on companies to purchase a good concours voltage regulator,starter solenoid, and distributor cap. 

Title: Re: Voltage regulator Color
Post by: J_Speegle on September 27, 2011, 07:24:44 PM

Quote from: Stangly on September 27, 2011, 07:18:19 PM

Bob,

Any references on companies to purchase a good concours voltage regulator,starter solenoid, and distributor cap.

IF your looking for reproductions I don't think you have many options - think there is only one provider for each.  Though many shops carry them

Title: Re: Voltage regulator Color
Post by: Stangly on September 27, 2011, 09:51:17 PM

NPD is showing three different Autolite starter solenoid models for 67-72 they refer to different script codes REPCO,RBM and a plain Autolite, not sure what the difference is.  VA Classic shows just one model.  They are all priced about the same; few bucks difference.  Is it prudent to find and use used ignition parts or should I stick with NOS or reproductions.

Thanks again everybody for the help,

Title: Re: Voltage regulator Color
Post by: J_Speegle on September 27, 2011, 11:31:06 PM

Quote from: Stangly on September 27, 2011, 09:51:17 PM

NPD is showing three different Autolite starter solenoid models for 67-72 they refer to different script codes REPCO,RBM and a plain Autolite, not sure what the difference is.  VA Classic shows just one model.  They are all priced about the same; few bucks difference.  Is it prudent to find and use used ignition parts or should I stick with NOS or reproductions.

The one your looking for would be the standard style (not sure if anyone is making the heavy duty ones) marked AUTOLITE  - C7.....

Title: Re: Voltage regulator Color
Post by: Stangly on September 28, 2011, 08:43:38 AM

Thanks Jeff!