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Title: Convert floor plug color
Post by: Rukiddin on August 01, 2020, 07:07:58 PM

What is the original color of the larger floor plug? I truly believe I have one original from my car and it looks "army green" to me. The repos look to be a gold anodized?

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Title: Re: Convert floor plug color
Post by: Coralsnake on August 01, 2020, 07:12:03 PM

Gold colored plating is correct

The plating is irredescent and composed of many colors, but gold is the predominate color

Title: Re: Convert floor plug color
Post by: Bob Gaines on August 02, 2020, 01:16:57 AM

To add,the gold finish is called Zinc Dichromate.

Title: Re: Convert floor plug color
Post by: Scott Fuller on August 02, 2020, 09:32:09 AM

I have seen a number of the floor pan plugs plated Olive Drab Zinc. Most were Zinc Dichromate. But just to be clear, they aren't painted. They are plated.

Scott

Title: Re: Convert floor plug color
Post by: Rukiddin on August 02, 2020, 11:22:45 AM

Thanks to those that responded,I really appreciate the advice. I think the color ( 50 years ago) may have been similar to the dull olive drab as on Many Ford molding clips. Now I have to find one more..........

Title: Re: Convert floor plug color
Post by: Coralsnake on August 02, 2020, 11:34:08 AM

Mr Fuller has them

Title: Re: Convert floor plug color
Post by: 68blk500c on August 02, 2020, 12:22:21 PM

I will agree with Scott. Our #2139 plugs are not zinc plated, but rather just like your photo. Like Scott, I have seen others the same finish. One of those variations during the production year.

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