250 Gte front suspension plating

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chris
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250 Gte front suspension plating

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Dear All,

I have read different information on the type of plating for the front suspension arms on 250 Gte's. Some sources say chemical nickel, others clear cadmium plating.

Looking at my disassembled front suspension the steering arm is nickel but the suspension arms look cad, with a slight yellowish teint.

As I am having my parts refurbished I would like to use the right plating?

Any help appreciated. Thanks
Chris
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Re: 250 Gte front suspension plating

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Hi Chris,

I've always plated these pieces in Nickel. The differences in plating colors could be from the different manufacturers. ZF my has supplied the steering components and used a different plating process than the suspension pieces supplied to Ferrari.

Kerry Chesbro has a handy list of finishes on his website:
http://330gt.com/Encyclopedia/Finishes.htm

Tom
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chris
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Re: 250 Gte front suspension plating

Post by chris »

Thanks Tom! That helps. Will have mine nickel plated.
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