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Thread: Correct spring plate finish for 72S?

  1. 01-28-2012, 09:48 AM #1
    geshaghi
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    Correct spring plate finish for 72S?

    I am in the process of restoring my Italian delivery 1972S Targa. Can anyone tell me if the spring plates and caps were cad plated or black? My 72T coupe, which is a relatively unmolested car, has black spring plates and caps, and I know that black is correct up to 71, but I have conflicting info on what was correct for 72. Any input is appreciated. Thanks
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  2. 01-30-2012, 10:01 AM #2
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    Springs plates are black. If by caps you mean the bearing covers I've seen them both ways. I like them cad plated and that's the way they come new from Porsche if you buy them today.
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    Thanks. It appears that both were originally black on my car so that is the direction I will probably go.
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  4. 01-30-2012, 11:26 PM #4
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    These are originally painted semi-gloss black in the factory. I notice many restorers having these cad-plated (or yellow zinc) which is incorrect if you are restoring for originality.
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