<VV> ROCKER COVER COLOUR?

[bryan at skiblack.com]

Hi Carl,

I recall reading that they were terne plated, basically a rust resisting
plating process.  In any case, they weren't painted from the factory.

--Bryan
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> ROCKER COVER COLOUR?
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> I am currently restoring our 1965 Right hand drive Corvair Monza
> convertible. As part of this extensive restoration I am  restoring the
> cars engine (110 HP / Auto / Factory Air).
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> I have removed the engine & transmission from the car and while the body
> shell is being restored and painted, I am slowly restoring the engine.
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> My question is:
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> What's the correct colour for the rocker covers? I am guessing that it's
> 'black' but wondered if 'orange' as used other chevrolet engines is the
> correct colour?
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> Can some tell me the correct factory colour for late model 1965 Corvair
> rocker covers?
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> Regards from Australia (down under)
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> Carl L. Kelsen