Bonnet hinges

[Bobby]

I have a 1975 260Z.

Could someone tell me what colour the bonnet hinges were when new.

Are they painted the same colour as the car or are they that zinc gold finish like a lot of the other parts.

Thanks.

[C.A.R.]

They are plated (yellow / gold), then over painted in body colour (for some reason).

[TOO60Z]

To visually blend in behind the grill I would say.

Edited December 30, 2018 by TOO60Z

[Groundhog]

Mine were zinc passivated painted over with yellow primer colour like the rest of the car, then flat black.
Where the scissor action overlapped it was just yellow primer.

[Bobby]

Thank you all very much for your time.

After I had wrote the question about the hinges I was looking on google and I found a brand new pair for sale ($895) and they were zinc gold.

I have been getting rust cut out of my car and have discovered that someone in the past has done a good job of hiding the rust so now up for a full respray when rust work complete.

So I am just trying to ensure that I keep things looking as it was in the day and not just apply paint because it may be easier.

I am surprised how many things were zinc gold when car was new.

[PB260Z]

Hi

You are not alone, most of us know all about "Hidden Rust"

Take your time and do the job properly, it is worth the effort.

 

Cheers

PB

[Bobby]

Hello PB260Z. Yes you are right. I am trying to do things correctly. It is just becoming a bit depressing at the amount of money I am going through.

My wife is actually more positive about the whole thing so that makes it a bit better.

[PB260Z]

Rule 1 of car restoration : Never ever count the cost