The paint used on engine compartment accessories at the time started out as leaded GLOSS enamel that was rather carelessly applied, often directly on freshly machined parts that still retained machine oil residue, and as such, caused the gloss to mellow to a semi-gloss sheen rather quickly. Age, heat, dirt and wear contributed to a reduced sheen level. No primer was used. Based on my experience at least some parts appear to have been dipped or very carelessly sprayed as runs in the paint are common. The paint product used on most parts was durable however. Engine blocks were full gloss enamel. My research and experience with original parts indicates that radiator tanks of the early 60s were semi-gloss when fresh but faded perhaps due to heat? I think that most satin enamels offered today are of insufficient luster for the radiator tanks and most definitely insufficient luster for parts attached to the engine such as the power steering pump, A/C compressor, brackets, air cleaner etc. (A/C mufflers are full gloss). Here are the results I obtained on my J using semi-gloss black, and it appears accurate to my eye in daylight. 1961 should be comparable. My intent was to capture the factory correct sheen levels on all parts. In the future I might go slightly glossier as the sheen does mellow some with time and heat and also for personal preference. Carl B.
From: dplotkin Bob, my research indicates our radiators were originally satin. Most gloss them for the pop. When I built my 61 Plymouth with Sonia Rama Commando I used semi-gloss which looks is accurate as I see in photos. I ended up having to replace the radiator in my f on short notice and we painted that tank almost flat black. I'm not sure I like it but I'm learning to live with it Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Bob Jasinski <rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx> Date: 6/6/22 1:28 PM (GMT-05:00) To: 'Donald Verity' <chryslerdon@xxxxxxx>, michael@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: {Chrysler 300} 300g Paint I agree with Don. My research over the years in cleaning up and examining original 300G engine parts has yielded a gloss finish. Not a beautiful perfect black high gloss finish, but rather a factory gloss black paint sprayed directly on the block and valve covers, no primer.
Now, what about the radiator? I’ll bet there are several opinions on that and I’m holding off on commenting, as I cannot say I’ve ever seen a 300G radiator that hasn’t been worked on. My 300G radiator is gloss black, and I prefer it that way, but I am not 100% certain it came from the factory that way.
Bob J
From: 'Donald Verity' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Hi Mike, The engine was gloss black when new. They may fade to a duller black as they age, but were not semi gloss from new. Chrysler didn't use primer on the engines, and prep was probably not the greatest. You can use primer yourself, just not to thick. Bill Hirsch makes the best engine paint. The rams are Buick red engine enamel, or Cummins apex red. Steering box should be natural steel. The transmission is NOT painted. The bell housing usually has some black over spray or might be completely black. Your choice.
Don
Hello all I’m reinstalling the engine, transmission and power steering box in my 61 300g.
What color paint and paint type should I use on the power steering box, engine and transmission? What color should the ram tubes be? They are red, but what color?
Should I use a primer before applying the paint?
I reassembled the steering coupler I’ll share pics of how I made the copper and plastic insert.
Thanks Don Verity for rebuilding the PS box and Transmission.
Thanks Mike
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