'63 Corvette Fuelie Convertible, NCRS Top Flight, MCACN Triple Diamond

[60sStuff]

Originally Posted by MJV1953

A preservative-black paint was applied to the exhaust system after its installation on the chassis but prior to body drop. The preservative paint was applied from above the chassis with a mitt/mop. Moderate to even heavy paint application was common on the top and sides. Paint runs and drips were common.

Very interesting.
I’m assuming this black preservative coating would not burn and smell?

[napa68]

Originally Posted by 60sStuff

Very interesting.
I’m assuming this black preservative coating would not burn and smell?

Originally Posted by MJV1953

A preservative-black paint was applied to the exhaust system after its installation on the chassis but prior to body drop. The preservative paint was applied from above the chassis with a mitt/mop. Moderate to even heavy paint application was common on the top and sides. Paint runs and drips were common.

I was of the understanding 63 was done a bit differently, as were many items. Here is a good pic from 65 showing the coating of the pipes.

[olredalert]

Originally Posted by napa68

I was of the understanding 63 was done a bit differently, as were many items. Here is a good pic from 65 showing the coating of the pipes.

----Tim,,, Would the exhaust have been hung on the frame before the engine and tranny were lowered in? Otherwise I would think there would be black spatter all over the place.....Bill S

[napa68]

Originally Posted by olredalert

----Tim,,, Would the exhaust have been hung on the frame before the engine and tranny were lowered in? Otherwise I would think there would be black spatter all over the place.....Bill S

I'd be lying if I answered either way Bill. I was of the opinion a mitt was used by an assembly line worker to apply the blackout. The mufflers were sprayed for blackout. Perhaps Tim G can chime in?

[scuncio]

Relisted in the link below, currently at $65k with the reserve not met:

Link to 1963 Corvette Fuelie eBay auction