original finish

[bartsl79]

Does anyone know what the original finish for a 4-speed bell housing is for a 66 Nova? is it bare or Chevy orange? Ive seen restored cars both ways including bare with over spray.
Thanks
Tom

[JR]

I am pretty sure bare but better let the L79 experts handle this one:)
JR

[novacars]

the bell housing is not painted , it is the natural aluminium color , and the sheet metal cover on the front is black .I have alot of pictures of my first low mileage Canadian built L-79 that I did a mechanical restoration of , the car had never been apart untill I bought it from the origional owner who kept all of the parts he had ever changed , which was'nt many. If you need any more info let me know . Frank

[bartsl79]

Thanks Frank would you possibly have any pics that could be
e-mailed? I have some prints of Tom Miguts car from the early 90's
as well as some of Steve Maurers L79
Tom

[bartsl79]

Hey Frank, could you also tell me what the correct finish for the rear end is?
Iv'e seen the axle tubes painted and the carrier bare, and vise versa.

Thanks again for the help.
Tom