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Transmission color

The restoration process continues on my "28" Durant D75 at a slow but steady pace. I am looking for information on the original colors for the transmission, differential and the undercarriage. Since the engine is the Gray/Green, one could assume the transmission could be the same color or black. I am assuming the undercarriage was originally a gloss black but not sure. Any help is much appreciated.

Where Are You From? Hyattsville Md

Do You own a car built by Durant? Yes

Re: Transmission color

Steve
My differential, transmission are original on my car and they are black. The transmission is gloss black and the differential appear the same. I would think the frame was gloss black too. Most car frames were painted flat or low gloss at a later time than the 20's. Mine is Gloss black and will be painted that color when I get to that stage.

Where Are You From? Oviedo (near Orlando) Florida

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1928 Durant Model 65 4 dr

 

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