Engine Color
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From: Oklahoma City Oklahoma
Engine Color
I have a 1980 Red Coupe L48 and had to rebuild the engine. The engine is painted blue.
My question is, what was the original color of the engine when it was new?
I've heard that blue is a ford color for engines. Is this true.
I would like to put it back to the original color if it had one. I'm not sure what to do.
Does anyone know where I can find this information?
Also, can I just use high heat paint from a can?
Please help.
My question is, what was the original color of the engine when it was new?
I've heard that blue is a ford color for engines. Is this true.
I would like to put it back to the original color if it had one. I'm not sure what to do.
Does anyone know where I can find this information?
Also, can I just use high heat paint from a can?
Please help.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Glen Allen, VA
Blue is the correct color. Corvette engines were painted GM Blue (this is not the same as Ford blue) starting in 77. I painted my 79 Chevy orange because I think all small Chevy engines should be Chevy orange. Yes, you can just use high heat paint from a can, just be sure to clean and degrease the engine fully before painting.
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Oklahoma City Oklahoma
Thank you for the information.
I went to O'Reillys and they had a GM Blue and Chevrolet Blue. They were different colors, but mine matched the GM Blue.
Purchased the can and will do the touch up.
I appreciate everyone's help.
I went to O'Reillys and they had a GM Blue and Chevrolet Blue. They were different colors, but mine matched the GM Blue.
Purchased the can and will do the touch up.
I appreciate everyone's help.
Melting Slicks
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