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Old 12-27-2014, 04:53 PM
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Default 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!

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Old 12-27-2014, 07:17 PM
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All the ones i've seen have been unpainted.

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Old 12-27-2014, 08:26 PM
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Mine with that option (bought new February -1965) were unpainted.

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Old 12-27-2014, 10:57 PM
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I know that in 1966 these drums were painted red
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.

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Old 12-28-2014, 01:36 AM
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Thanks, that confirms my thoughts that they were never painted!

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Old 12-29-2014, 01:21 PM
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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.

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Old 12-29-2014, 10:52 PM
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Here's a couple of pics of 65 alum brake drums
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Couldn't resist doing this Jerry. I just love your '65...


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