Does anyone have a list of components that require zinc plating or cadmium finishing for a 70 340 Duster? Car was already restored and some pieces were painted instead of restored to original finish so I'm not sure what should be wgat. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Even if it's just major components. I don't need a detailed, exact list. Just trying to make the car look more correct.

Thanks!!

If Scott Smith doesn't see this, PM him: I think it's Scott Smith_Harms.
He's probably already addressed this if you try the Search feature.
Might help if you list the items you need advice on.

If you post a specific list of components I'll respond with the generally accepted plating on each.

A few off the top of my head until I can get home and get a list.

Trunk latch
Trunk latch mechanism
Hood latch
Hood latch mechanism
Backside housing of side markers
1970 jack assembly
Taillight housings
Front shock nuts and washers (as seen in engine bay)
Anything interior that should be zinc or cadmium that I'm missing

Keep in mind, these are GENERALIZATIONS because there is too much variability between individual cars. Also, VERY few restorers can absolutely duplicate many of these finishes with modern plating techniques. The best I've seen when it comes to restoring multiple piece assemblies like latches is Stephan Fournier (stephan.fournier@videotron.ca). Jules D'Addio (RIP) passed on his business to him.

Trunk latch - Clear zinc (silver) then painted with car
Trunk latch mechanism - Primarily clear zinc (silver) but with some small parts in various colors, some have galvanized components
Hood latch (do you mean "catch"?) Dark Brown cad (looks almost black with a brownish copper tone)
Hood latch mechanism - Dark Brown cad with other plating colors on small parts like rivots etc.
Backside housing of side markers - Variable, most are either clear zinc or galvanized
1970 jack assembly - "T" mast is silver - mechanism is gloss black base is gloss black. Tube style jack mast is gold cad/zinc
Taillight housings - Dichromate dip
Front shock nuts and washers (as seen in engine bay) Nuts Dark Phosphate - Washers clear zinc.


Anything interior that should be zinc or cadmium that I'm missing (Don't be lazy, be specific)

The first pic were restored by Stephan, the door latches are NOS

Notice the variability between the original and the NOS example

Jack mast shows with marker housing. Cuda tail lamp housing has the same finish that Dusters had

Thanks a bunch Scott! I'll get a more detailed list and post it for you!