Original finishes

[lnevill]

I have some detail questions about original finishes that I'm sure some of you will think are crazy....

I know on all 1st generation mustangs that the hood hinges, hood latch/catch, shock tower caps and fender bolts were finished in a natural phosphate and oil. I'm starting to redo these items and on my F100 and want the correct original finish.

Can anyone tell me the original finish for these items on a 66 F100 4x4:

Hood hinges - mine are black now
Hood latch - mine are body color now
Door hinge bolts - mine are body color
Fender bolts - mine are body color over black over grease over dirt over...

Knowing the original assembly order helps. Were the cab/doors/bed/hood/fenders painted on the frame or off? I assume they painted all the pieces and then put them on the frame, but want to be sure. Were the doors painted in place after the cab was jammed or completely seperate and then hung (will determine door bolt color/finish).

Thanks!
Lee

[Max]

Original meaning a solid color(s) - you can paint that however it's the easiest if you're doing it yourself. If you're going with a metallic, then you're obviously not original and have to paint it as it will sit when complete or else you will have the potential for color-shift because of the metallic particles in the paint.

My truck was originally red/white and all of the items you listed were white on mine.