Flywheel Inspection Cover Paint

[ZLP955]

What is the correct paint type, color and finish for the flywheel inspection cover on a VN '69 Z, and would it have had engine orange overspray on it?

[KevinW]

Good question! I would like to know too.  My guess is no, I think they were dip primed black.

[Mike S]

I thought manual tranny equipped motors has the bellhousing already mounted (with inspection cover) and painted as a whole unit. The amount of overspray varied by the painter. I assume you do mean for a manual tranny.

Mike

[JohnZ]

That cover was installed at the engine plant as a raw metal part, and got engine orange paint except for the area directly behind the back of the oil pan. The Service parts were dip-primed black so they wouldn't rust in storage.

[ZLP955]

Thanks everyone, and specially JohnZ for confirming. Much appreciated.

[zman1969]

I see that they are being repo'd now as the replacements are not correct I saw one on E-buy it was listed for vettes

[Jerry@CHP]

I have many survivor cars in my data base so here's one of my client's cars that is a true survivor car that has been in the family since new.  Very orange.  Bell housing too.  Very neat car!

Enjoy,

Jerry

[Jerry@CHP]

Here's one of many survivors that I have for bell housings and whether they are painted or not.........

Jerry

[Jerry@CHP]

And, here's a big block car, '65 396 Impala that I just restored.  This car sat for over 20 years in a Quonset hut and was a virgin before I began the restoration.  All orange.........

Jerry

[ZLP955]

Thanks for the photos Jerry, much appreciated.

[ZLP955]

I see that they are being repo'd now as the replacements are not correct I saw one on E-buy it was listed for vettes

I believe the NOS covers have 2 holes near the oil pan flange....
Would appreciate it if someone could confirm if the one I have, pictured below, is the correct factory original (not NOS) type?

[Jerry@CHP]

One in this photo looks to be correct.

Jerry

[ZLP955]

Thanks again Jerry.