Shaker Hood - Trim Mounting Screws???

[chaps70rt]

Hey ...... can anyone tell me if the mounting washers and nuts that hold the trim onto the hood are supposed to be body color or left natural / metal??  Only seen when the hood is up.

I have seen both versions and was wondering which is correct?

Thanks .... CHAPS
 

[tommyg29]

good question I will be interested in knowing. Mine are body color but not an original car.
Btw I have the serated washers on mine too.

[chaps70rt]

Likewise.   I have the same.

There must be someone out there with an original shaker set up that can let us know???

Cheers .... CHAPS

[ksierens]

Not sure how they were after they were installed, but I have a NOS set of washers and they are satin black on one side, and natural metal on the other.

[farmboy70]

Don't take this as gospol but I believe the ring was installed and painted together. So the nuts were painted. I should have some pictures to verify this on my other computor. I'll check and see and get back about it.
Dave

[4 speed fish]

I painted the trim ring off the hood,the homework that I did show me that the nuts  were not painted.Do not tighten the nuts to hard,because you can turn the stud.IMO the nuts look better not painted.

[chaps70rt]

Well .... I guess we have two different opinions already.  Perhaps we will all know more as more people chime in.

thanks so far ..... CHAPS

[Topcat]

I just looked closely on some of the pictures of the survivor and professional restos of
Wade Ogles collection that was at Ohlone this past Summer. It shows the nuts and studs painted for the Shaker trim ring.

[chaps70rt]

Okay .... thanks Mike.    I believe it looks better or more finished painted also.

Gary