1958-65 Full Size Chevrolet
Restoration Color Chart

Engine / Engine Compartment / Chassis


Engine Compartment
(all visible underhood parts excluding engine)

Part	1958	1959	1960	1961	1962	1963	1964	1965
Bell housing				natural aluminum	natural aluminum	natural aluminum	natural aluminum	natural aluminum
Blower motor
Brake booster				light gold cadmium or black**
Brake lines	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel
Brake master cylinder	natural cast iron	natural cast iron	natural cast iron	natural cast iron	natural cast iron	natural cast iron	natural cast iron	natural cast iron
Brake master cylinder lid
Clutch linkage	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel
Control arms-front	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black
Fan shroud	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black
Firewall	body color	body color	body color	body color	body color	semi-gloss black or body color*	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black
Part	1958	1959	1960	1961	1962	1963	1964	1965
Frame	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black
Fuel lines (under car)	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel
Heat/AC housing
Hood (underside)	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black
Hood hinges				light gold cadmium	light gold cadmium	gray phosphate	gray phosphate	gray phosphate
Hood catch
Hood latch (on radiator support)
Hood springs	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black
Horns	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black
Inner fenders	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black
Radiator	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black
Radiator support	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black	semi-gloss black
Steering box
Steering column shaft
Part	1958	1959	1960	1961	1962	1963	1964	1965
Shifter linkage (column)	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel
Throttle linkage	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel
Transmission				natural aluminum	natural aluminum	natural aluminum	natural aluminum	natural aluminum
Transmission dipstick (auto)	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel
Transmission dipstick tube (auto)	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel	natural steel
Voltage regulator cover	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black	gloss black
Windshield washer pump
Windshield wiper motor 1 spd
Windshield wiper motor 2 spd

Notes:

  *Firewalls were painted body color until sometime in 1963. Then most all plants went to semi gloss black.
**Morain boosters were light gold cadmium plated while Bendex boosters semi gloss black.

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When trying to duplicate the original finishes used on your car, some suggestions include:

Semi gloss black
GM recondition black (this requires using a spray gun and is possibly lacquer based)
Eastwood's Underhood black (possibly lacquer based)
Krylon semi-flat black
Eastwood's Chassis black

Gloss black
Krylon
Rustoleum

Gray phosphate plating
Eastwood's Spray gray

Natural cast iron
Eastwood's Spray gray
Plasti-kote cast gray
Summit brand

Natural steel
Eastwood's Detail gray
Eastwood's Tank tone (for gas tanks)

Natural aluminum
Eastwood's Aluma blast
Summit brand

Gold Cadmium plating
Eastwood's Gold cadmium

Silver Cadmium plating
Eastwood's Silver cadmium

Chevy orange
VHT Chevy orange engine enamel
Plasti-kote Chevy orange engine enamel
Summit brand

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