Correct paint for power steering box?

[erickson]

Installing a rebuilt steering box on my 1969 dodge. Last on I did I painted it cast iron gray. To me it looks to dark
Painted the new with a gray I found that matched the bare one better. Is it too light? Thoughts?
Thanks

 

[mopar Tim]

I think it was bare metal......

 

[Beekeeper]

too light for sure

 

[R413]

Way too light, get it off there before it sets up any further.

 

[BeepBeepRR]

If you must... Cast Iron paint is available. I think VHT has it. SP997

 

[DeltaV]

Installing a rebuilt steering box on my 1969 dodge. Last on I did I painted it cast iron gray. To me it looks to dark
Painted the new with a gray I found that matched the bare one better. Is it too light? Thoughts?
Thanks

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Your top picture doesn't look too dark. The light gray is all wrong

Below is the untouched, original steering box in my '70 Charger; with grime and patina.

 

[R413]

That's steering box is not original from a 1970 with the Allen adjuster and the tag under the locknut. Late 70's at least.

 

[DeltaV]

That's steering box is not original from a 1970 with the Allen adjuster and the tag under the locknut. Late 70's at least.

Hmmm, ok. I'll look for a casting number and see what I can track down.

Thank you.

 

[erickson]

thanks