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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: philip on January 23, 2023, 02:54:58 AM

Title: Do saginaw 4 eed where painted ?
Post by: philip on January 23, 2023, 02:54:58 AM
Restoring my french L30M20  i have removed engine and gear box.
I would like to kjow if the saginaw cast iron gearbox were factory painted ?
Title: Re: Do saginaw 4 eed where painted ?
Post by: cook_dw on January 23, 2023, 08:19:05 AM
To my knowledge no paint.  But others may disagree.  I am going off what I have seen out in the wild.
Title: Re: Do saginaw 4 eed where painted ?
Post by: David K on January 23, 2023, 12:27:11 PM
I have never seen one painted. A friend of mine was the original owner....on hers...no paint.
Title: Re: Do saginaw 4 eed where painted ?
Post by: Hi Rev V8 on January 23, 2023, 05:48:52 PM
I do not believe the Saginaw M20 was painted.  My car has been in the family since 1970 and is completely original.  I will check in the next few days to confirm.
Title: Re: Do saginaw 4 eed where painted ?
Post by: philip on January 25, 2023, 02:42:40 AM
Ok'thanks you guys....
After cleaning, i don't see any trace of paint on the saginaw casing ,just some orange on the clutch bell ,