Finish of brake disc backing plates, What was the true original finish? |
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914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
Finish of brake disc backing plates, What was the true original finish? |
Pat Garvey |
Oct 6 2006, 03:52 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
I have a spare set of backing plates that Irecently picked up that are about as perfect as can be for a 30+ year old part subjected to weather.
I've always thought that these came originally with a satin black finish, and these DO have that finish (said to be original by the PO). However, strikes me that a saw a post on one of the forums several months ago indicating these parts had originally been cad or zinc dichromate coated w/no paint. Anyone out there have more info about this........... |
Pat Garvey |
Oct 7 2006, 07:52 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Well, these reponses seem to settle my question about the 4's - they were black, as I suspected.
But.......my '73 911, which is NOT a concours car has the same black shields. I scraped off the crud & came up with black paint! I know the PO well & also know he didn't get into refurbishing things. The original owner, who I don't know, had a cell antenna on the rear window so I seriously doubt he gave a sh_t about originality. Would have thought there might be a lineage between these parts on a 6 & 11, but maybe my 11 is too new???? Good info though! |
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