<VV> Stock is - Painted Valve Covers?

[Par429@aol.com]

Hi-
    Sorry if this question has been answered a million times before, but the archives are locking up my browser.  Were the valve covers originally painted from the factory?  I am asking mostly about '69s but I would like to know in general also.  I met an ex-Corvair owner who assures me that they were painted black by the factory.  I was under the impression that they were not originally painted, but I'm not sure where I got that idea. If I'm wrong, I'll just blame VV!

Thanks,
Phil Richardson
Some '69's
President, Group Corvair