1965 GTO Aluminum Brake Drums
 

I am restoring a 65 GTO which was ordered with the front aluminum brake drum option.
I know that in 1966 these drums were painted red but I have not found anything about the color in 1965. Were they painted or left un-finished raw aluminum? When I purchased the car there was no indication that the drums were ever painted. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

All the ones i've seen have been unpainted.

Mine with that option (bought new February -1965) were unpainted.

Aluminum and cast iron drums were painted red only one year (1966) and only when the car came with the "Rally I Wheel Option".

Otherwise the front aluminum drums were unpainted for 65 and 66.

Thanks, that confirms my thoughts that they were never painted!

Detailed Aluminum drums on all 4 corners looks great with "open" Hurst style wheels.

Later GM vehicles did offer a aluminum drum for the rear axle, just saying. Not correct but a cool mod.

Tom V.

Here's a couple of pics of 65 alum brake drums

Couldn't resist doing this Jerry. I just love your '65...

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...3&d=1419907919