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Title: 1959 Cadillac Gas Tank Straps Authenticity Correct?
Post by: JayRudig390 on September 29, 2023, 08:14:45 PM
What is the original finish for 1959 1. Gas tank straps?
2. Vent tube at rear of tank?
3. Filler neck?

I just sandblasted these parts and want to replicate the correct finish.
Title: Re: 1959 Cadillac Gas Tank Straps Authenticity Correct?
Post by: Cadillac Jack 82 on September 29, 2023, 08:55:11 PM

I have an all original 59.  I'll take photos tomorrow and post them.
Title: Re: 1959 Cadillac Gas Tank Straps Authenticity Correct?
Post by: JayRudig390 on October 02, 2023, 09:25:46 PM
Bump'nnn
Title: Re: 1959 Cadillac Gas Tank Straps Authenticity Correct?
Post by: Clewisiii on October 03, 2023, 05:55:35 PM
For the straps on 1961 mine were black under the areas of undercoating I pried off. Solid rust everywhere that undercoating was no longer present.
Title: Re: 1959 Cadillac Gas Tank Straps Authenticity Correct?
Post by: Cadillac Jack 82 on October 03, 2023, 07:09:21 PM
I won't be able to get to my garage until this weekend but I can tell you that mine are black.