original finish on front disc brake calipers

[DRGT350]

What was the original finish on the front disc brake calipers for a 65?

Dave

[Bob Gaines]

What was the original finish on the front disc brake calipers for a 65?

Dave

Very early cars were cast iron on the inside and the outside . Later cars with deluxe wheels were cast on the inside and plated silver or painted with silver paint on the outside half . Sorry I can't narrow down the dividing line between early and later.

[DRGT350]

Thanks Bob

[6s1640]

Hi Dave,

Attached is an image of a recently partially restored 66 Mustang front brake caliper.  As you can see the outboard side is the silver as Bob said and the inboard side is a dark finish.  I wish Jim Cowles were here to tell us the exact finishes.  I sent Jim this pair before I heard he was ill and Jes was able to find and send back to me.  (Thank you Jes.  Jim RIP)

Cory

[DRGT350]

Thanks Corey -

[Bob Gaines]

Hi Dave,

Attached is an image of a recently partially restored 66 Mustang front brake caliper.  As you can see the outboard side is the silver as Bob said and the inboard side is a dark finish.  I wish Jim Cowles were here to tell us the exact finishes.  I sent Jim this pair before I heard he was ill and Jes was able to find and send back to me.  (Thank you Jes.  Jim RIP)

Cory

Zinc gives a comparable look for the plated portions regardless of if it was the original finish or not. Eastwoods aluma blast matches the original ones I have had that were painted.