I'm restoring a 1936 racing model 30. The fashion seems to be to use stainless fasteners but I'm trying to get a 'as it left the factory' finish so does anyone know what the finish should be onnuts and bolts that aren'tpolished chrome ?
Tim Dull nickel ? Arne
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I understand Norton nuts a…
I understand Norton nuts and bolts were usually 'dull chrome' (not to be confused with satin finish). I've no idea how the platers obtained the finish but it looks a bit like it was grit blasted with fine material before plating, rather than polished. Rather like the finish on an old camera (e.g. Leica etc) but more silver than grey.
The sizes were re-used on lots of models down the years so you might be able to find some n.o.s. at Russell motors (no guarantee of course!). (Chrome plate arrived to replace nickel in about 1930)
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Tim
Dull nickel ?
Arne