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What is the correct finish on the round little muffler that sits along the side of the A/C compressor (1969 Firebird). I have seen both satin black and bare aluminum on restored cars, but I'm not sure how it looked originally.
Ronnie Stensson
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I believe it is clear annodized aluminum or bare aluminum. My choice would be annodized for ease of cleaning and protection. Someone else may know for sure.
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My original is bare aluminum.
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Thanks! Mine is painted black right now (by a previous owner apparently), but the paint has some scratches so I was thinking of repainting it since I have the compressor off the engine right now. I will instead try some paint stripper to see if I can get back to the original finish.
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if it cant be cleaned ,you can always paint it 'alumninum' color
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Ronny, I answered as a '68 owner. It might be good if you waited for an answer or two for '69s.
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OK, I understand what you mean. Thanks!
Last edited by Ronnie S; 12/10/11 06:56 AM.
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I looked back through my show picture files. I found a couple '69s and they both have aluminum but I cannot know the originality/accuracy.
Jim
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