JL8 caliper finish

[red69]

Were JL8 calipers originally painted, or were they natural iron?

[bcmiller]

From Jerry's 1969 book - but just for disc brake calipers, not specific to JL8 - Semi-gloss black or natural finish acceptable.

Pics of the ones I have seen seem to show natural steel.

But many components were painted with cheap black paint that did not last very long.

[169INDY]

In this vintage photo (1968) Service Pkg you can just see the Caliper on the Floor near a disc, looks painted as the contrast of the bleeder and pipe are visible when magnified.

[bcmiller]

Parts for service did not always get the same treatment as assembly line parts.

[BRG Z28]

Semi gloss black paint and machined after they were painted.

[169INDY]

Are there any Vintage detailed photos of 1969 Factory installed JL8 out there?

[Hans L]

See Michael Lamm's book - The Great Camaro.   There is a picture of a JL8 rear axle  on page 67.    The calipers appear painted.   Page 64 also has a picture, but more difficult to tell if they are painted. 

John Hooper's book, The 1969 Camaro Reference Book, has pictures of JL8 calipers on page 123 & 127.   Appears painted, but sorta hard to confirm 100%. 

[bcmiller]

Pics are not assembly line fresh but some pics here.

https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=159779

https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=95631&page=2

These are probably the best pics on a Survivor type car.
https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=174662

[x66 714]

I don't have a NCRS book but I would bet that information would be in there....Joe

[william]

Assembly line pic  1969 Corvette

[red69]

Thanks for the info. Can't remember any finish except rust on mine when acquired in mid 70's.

[68camaroz28]

Assembly line pic  1969 Corvette

Yes, and newest 68/69 NCRS judging manual states same as what we expect on from disc, painted low gloss black prior to machining so machined surfaces should be bare metal.