Spring Saddle Replacement Bushing Color/Plating?

[OldGuy]

Guys, I'm in the process of rebuilding my original spring saddles and would like to know if the outer bushing sleeve was originally bare (like the sheet metal portion of the saddle) or black oxide treated (plated?). If the bushing sleeve was treated, how dark should it be? Can you also verify if the bushing shaft ends (the area that the attaching bolts go through) was black oxide treated also?

Thanks for your input in advance.

Frank

[Bob Gaines]

Guys, I'm in the process of rebuilding my original spring saddles and would like to know if the outer bushing sleeve was originally bare (like the sheet metal portion of the saddle) or black oxide treated (plated?). If the bushing sleeve was treated, how dark should it be? Can you also verify if the bushing shaft ends (the area that the attaching bolts go through) was black oxide treated also?

Thanks for your input in advance.

Frank

I have always redone the saddles in the bare steel finish. The outer case of the bushing was the same bare steel but the cross bar a slightly darkened steel (heat treated I'm guessing). I have a NOS ones in the old FOMOCO box and it is the same way.

[J_Speegle]

I have always redone the saddles in the bare steel finish. The outer case of the bushing was the same bare steel but the cross bar a slightly darkened steel (heat treated I'm guessing). I have a NOS ones in the old FOMOCO box and it is the same way.

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Same response as on the other forum

[OldGuy]

Thank you Bob and Jeff. I figured if anyone had the answers, you guys would. Your collective knowledge is much appreciated.

Frank