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1959 Cadillac Gas Tank Straps Authenticity Correct?

Started by JayRudig390, September 29, 2023, 08:14:45 PM

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JayRudig390

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.

Cadillac Jack 82


I have an all original 59.  I'll take photos tomorrow and post them.
Tim

CLC Member #30850

1948 Buick 76S "Lillian"
1950 Cadillac CDV "Doris"
1959 Cadillac CDV "Shelley"

Past Cars

1937 LaSalle Coupe
1955 Cadillac CDV
1957 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
1964 Cadillac SDV

and a bunch of others...

JayRudig390


Clewisiii

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.
"My interest is in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."  Charles Kettering

Cadillac Jack 82

I won't be able to get to my garage until this weekend but I can tell you that mine are black.
Tim

CLC Member #30850

1948 Buick 76S "Lillian"
1950 Cadillac CDV "Doris"
1959 Cadillac CDV "Shelley"

Past Cars

1937 LaSalle Coupe
1955 Cadillac CDV
1957 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
1964 Cadillac SDV

and a bunch of others...