68 nova frame and steering parts color

[1968 nova ss]

looking for ideas guys .Have the front clip out of my 68nova ss date coded correct (other 396 68 nova).i have used the ppg 9300 with a flattening agent on my last nova.Any other ideas on achieving the correct look semi-gloss.also what color should the top A- frame shafts be ? natural steel color or cast iron gray.Center link ;sway bar and spindle arms;cast iron look? and is their a spray can color that gives the correct color for the steering pieces..thanks for any help or advice.chris Teed

[1968 nova ss]

Any ideas guys.Somebody has got to have at least an opinion of the above items.chris

[Plowman]

The sub-frame is good,the other parts can be colors silver,S.S.silver and lite and dark. Up to you, good luck? Paul

[Schonyenko2]

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looking for ideas guys .Have the front clip out of my 68nova ss date coded correct (other 396 68 nova).i have used the ppg 9300 with a flattening agent on my last nova.Any other ideas on achieving the correct look semi-gloss.also what color should the top A- frame shafts be ? natural steel color or cast iron gray.Center link ;sway bar and spindle arms;cast iron look? and is their a spray can color that gives the correct color for the steering pieces..thanks for any help or advice.chris Teed

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I'm not sure what you mean by date coded correct frt stub. I don't know that I've ever seen a date code other than the ones that are stenciled on a Nova stub. And I've only seen the stencil in pictures. Never ran across one on anything we've had. Sammy has a good shot of the one on his survivor 69.
The pieces you mention are cast pieces. Most cast color will work, it's the application that tends to make them look right. They should have a rough texture, not a smooth look like you get in a normal paint spraying application. Whether it be through a gun, or rattle can, stand back, and dust it on so it's dry and looks like a rough casting. That's my 2 cents. FWIW.

The swaybar is not cast. You can change the shade, and give it a little smoother finish. I've not found a paint that looks like bare steel. If someone has, I'd be glad to hear about it.

[Nova Research Project]

Chris,

I believe the stenciled dates were only on the top sub frame in the stack. This is because they are not on every car.

As Schonye listed the cast parts should be cast. I have seen evidence on low mile cars that the Sub frame, arms, shafts, and bushings and everything except the springs were coated the black that seemed to wash off quickly.

My 307 swaybar and center link was dipped black. Others I have seen were bare steel.

Greg

[1968 nova ss]

Thanks guys,just want to clarify that i only meant that the 68 nova ss (date code correct)is only implying that this particular 396 motor I am placing in the car is date code correct.sorry for the misconception.good advice on the cast parts and how to spray them.thanks ,chris