Speedo Cable color

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ampico-kid

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Just a quick question. Most of the replacement speedometer cables I see are some kind of unfinished metal. What is the correct color for the cable? I seem to recall reading somewhere that it was black? Or is the raw metal look correct? Thanks.
 
ampico-kid said:
Just a quick question. Most of the replacement speedometer cables I see are some kind of unfinished metal. What is the correct color for the cable? I seem to recall reading somewhere that it was black? Or is the raw metal look correct? Thanks.
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Housing Raven finish,Cable clips-black,Bolts/lock washers-Raven finish
 
Is there a method to reproduce the "Raven" finish or do most folks just paint them flat black? New model A owner wants to know.

Gregb
 
Gregb said:
Is there a method to reproduce the "Raven" finish or do most folks just paint them flat black? New model A owner wants to know.

Gregb
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I have a very nice looking car, but by no means a car adhering to strict stock Model A standards. I'm going to paint the cable with satin black rattle can paint, let it cure for a few days, and install it. I guess if you were a super purist, that's not the way to go, but that's not where I'm at.
 
ampico-kid said:
I have a very nice looking car, but by no means a car adhering to strict stock Model A standards. I'm going to paint the cable with satin black rattle can paint, let it cure for a few days, and install it. I guess if you were a super purist, that's not the way to go, but that's not where I'm at.
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That's how I would do it or just leave it with out painting it! If not for points.
 
Raven was likely a black phosphate coating. The phosphate coatings can start to corrode in certain environments. I always rube some motor oil on them now and then.
 
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