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    Offline Total BS

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    Power Brake Booster Color?
    « on: October 16, 2005 - 10:07:58 PM »
    Hi again C-C,

    It has been a long two months of work but I finally have my 71 Cuda all torn down and out to the body shop.  Now I am focusing on refurbishing all those rusty component parts.  Can anyone tell me what the original color of the power brake booster is suppose to be?  Was it dichromate-plated or black.  Mine is so rusty I can't really tell.  Any recommendations for a rebuilder of these boosters?  Any help would be greaty appreciated.  Thanks, Ed
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    Re: Power Brake Booster Color?
    « Reply #1 on: October 16, 2005 - 11:12:36 PM »
    "Booster Dewey" is the man for redoing these, in my opinion. I have a rare hemi Bendix booster and needed a rubber bellows for the back end of it and he is the only person who knew about it- and actually had one!

    His business is Power Brake Exchange, 4533 SE Division Street. Portland, OR 97206. Phone 503-238-8882. He is very friendly and knowledgable, and will probably know the answer to what is correct for your car. Give him a call.

    Charles
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    Re: Power Brake Booster Color?
    « Reply #2 on: October 17, 2005 - 09:18:48 AM »
    Charles,

    Thanks for the reply.  I did a little searching and find his website today and I will give him a call.
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    Re: Power Brake Booster Color?
    « Reply #3 on: October 17, 2005 - 09:36:00 PM »
    I would think that the finish should be a gloss black.
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: Power Brake Booster Color?
    « Reply #4 on: October 19, 2005 - 12:30:42 AM »
    What year ?
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    Re: Power Brake Booster Color?
    « Reply #5 on: October 19, 2005 - 08:58:57 AM »
    Quote from: JS27N0B on October 17, 2005 - 09:36:00 PM
    I would think that the finish should be a gloss black.


    I would of said satin black?? 
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    Re: Power Brake Booster Color?
    « Reply #6 on: October 19, 2005 - 07:10:17 PM »
    In the 70-71 boosters you can see a shine in the black. 1970 the master cylinder was also painted black with the booster on bendix pieces.
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    Re: Power Brake Booster Color?
    « Reply #7 on: October 19, 2005 - 08:09:51 PM »
    Painted my Bendix booster and master cylinder cap semi-gloss black.

    But did you call Booster Dewey? He repaints these after he rebuilds them and should know what to paint them for different applications.

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    Re: Power Brake Booster Color?
    « Reply #8 on: October 19, 2005 - 08:44:43 PM »


    Aftermarket gold!! lol




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    Re: Power Brake Booster Color?
    « Reply #9 on: October 20, 2005 - 10:59:01 AM »
    Quote from: JS27N0B on October 17, 2005 - 09:36:00 PM
    I would think that the finish should be a gloss black.

    Correct, if you are talking about 1970. - With that said the unfinished (Non Buffed) finish of gloss black back in the day was a high sheen black.
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    Re: Power Brake Booster Color?
    « Reply #10 on: October 23, 2005 - 08:09:47 PM »
    Quote from: NZ440R/T on October 19, 2005 - 08:44:43 PM

    Aftermarket gold!! lol




    Terrific engine compartment!   :)  I see you retained the A/C too.  Is that spinnaker white?
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    Re: Power Brake Booster Color?
    « Reply #11 on: October 23, 2005 - 08:15:23 PM »
    Quote from: mrbill426 on October 23, 2005 - 08:09:47 PM
    Terrific engine compartment!   :)  I see you retained the A/C too.  Is that spinnaker white?


    Hey mate, thanks for the compliment.
    Close, it's Chrysler Paint code PW7 (Bright White).

    The engine compartment is 100 times better now, I will be posting some update photos in the next couple of weeks.


    Cheers,
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    Re: Power Brake Booster Color?
    « Reply #12 on: October 23, 2005 - 08:47:19 PM »
    CC Gang,

    Thanks for all the info.  Chryco...My cuda is a 71 383 with AC.  Booster Dewey told me it was originally dichromate gold plated.  I have the booster that has the retaining band around the center with the screw. I think he said it was a Midland unit.  I have yet to see another original booster this color...most are black.  Any thoughts...

    Thanks again,
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    Re: Power Brake Booster Color?
    « Reply #13 on: October 23, 2005 - 10:40:24 PM »
    A big block air car- cool!!

    I would say do it like Dewey says- he knows what he is talking about. I know there was a lot of variation on these things.

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    Re: Power Brake Booster Color?
    « Reply #14 on: October 24, 2005 - 09:02:15 PM »
    Quote from: Total BS on October 23, 2005 - 08:47:19 PM
    CC Gang,

    Thanks for all the info. Chryco...My cuda is a 71 383 with AC. Booster Dewey told me it was originally dichromate gold plated. I have the booster that has the retaining band around the center with the screw. I think he said it was a Midland unit. I have yet to see another original booster this color...most are black. Any thoughts...

    Thanks again,
    Ed

    Just my 2¢ as I'm not booster Dewey, but the 70-71 parts catalogue does not list a Midland Ross unit for Barracuda or Challengers in these years, I have seen these boosters on 72-74 cars though.
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