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mcgarrett · 07-04-2022, 06:03 PM

Just bought a '30 Deluxe Roadster and going over the car, correcting some things that weren't not right, unfinished, etc. One thing caught my attention that looked odd was the steering tube and spark & throttle levers had been painted body color (tan). Shouldn't the steering tube be black? Also, I thought the control levers were chrome or nickel plate. I'd like to correct this if it's wrong.
Thanks.
M.G.

Ruth · 07-04-2022, 06:07 PM

You are correct on both accounts.

mcgarrett · 07-04-2022, 06:13 PM

Wow, thanks for that quick response!

Bill Cilker · 07-05-2022, 10:26 AM

The steering gear box, column, 2 springs, 2 levers are all dipped gloss black enamel. The clamp above the gear box is cadmium plated and the upper ends of the spark and throttle rods are bright nickel plated.
I would recommend that you purchase the Restoration Guidelines from either MARC or MAFCA. All the information you will ever want to know are in them.

mcgarrett · 07-05-2022, 09:11 PM

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Bill C,
Thanks for chiming in with the info. I think I need the information from the national clubs you mentioned.

07-04-2022, 06:03 PM	#1
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Waxahachie, Texas Posts: 949	1930 Roadster steering tube color? Just bought a '30 Deluxe Roadster and going over the car, correcting some things that weren't not right, unfinished, etc. One thing caught my attention that looked odd was the steering tube and spark & throttle levers had been painted body color (tan). Shouldn't the steering tube be black? Also, I thought the control levers were chrome or nickel plate. I'd like to correct this if it's wrong. Thanks. M.G.

07-04-2022, 06:07 PM	#2
Ruth Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Glide, Oregon Posts: 1,339	Re: 1930 Roadster steering tube color? You are correct on both accounts. __________________ Ruth "Sometimes you really DO need to read the whole thread"

07-04-2022, 06:13 PM	#3
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Waxahachie, Texas Posts: 949	Re: 1930 Roadster steering tube color? Wow, thanks for that quick response!

07-05-2022, 10:26 AM	#4
Bill Cilker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Milpitas, CA Posts: 398	Re: 1930 Roadster steering tube color? The steering gear box, column, 2 springs, 2 levers are all dipped gloss black enamel. The clamp above the gear box is cadmium plated and the upper ends of the spark and throttle rods are bright nickel plated. I would recommend that you purchase the Restoration Guidelines from either MARC or MAFCA. All the information you will ever want to know are in them. __________________ Bill Cilker, Jr Unrestored 190A Victoria 45B, 160B & 189A Victoria Association President

07-05-2022, 09:11 PM	#5
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Waxahachie, Texas Posts: 949	Re: 1930 Roadster steering tube color? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Bill C, Thanks for chiming in with the info. I think I need the information from the national clubs you mentioned.