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Old 05-10-2010, 02:11 PM
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Default Steering shaft finish?

Ive searched the forum, and it appears the correct finish on the steering shaft is "natural". While stripping mine, it appears that it has a layer of black before hitting bare metal. Im not sure if this was an old rattle can job, or if 73's should have been black.

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Old 05-10-2010, 02:36 PM
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Black is the correct finish however most finishes wear off around 20k miles. Give or take depending on location, road conditions....

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Old 05-10-2010, 02:42 PM
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Thanks Brewster, would you say flat or semi?

Am I correct it seeing that the box should be natural cast?

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Old 05-10-2010, 02:50 PM
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The shaft is flat and natural is correct for the steering box.

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Old 05-10-2010, 02:51 PM
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Thanks again.

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Old 05-10-2010, 03:20 PM
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after you have it nicely repainted, splash a little brake fluid on it for a correct patina. I think that's why most of them look natural. ;~)

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Old 05-10-2010, 03:24 PM
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FWIW, The steering shaft from my '71 definitely had black paint and a green inspection mark near the rag joint flange.
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