ORIGINAL ENGINE PAINT COLORS

[fuggug]

Hi All:

I may have asked this before, but we need to know what the original paint colors/codes were for the 170 6cyl meteor engine was. Anyone got any info or even pics would help.

THANKS.

PS Also the engine compartment.

Fuggug

[fuggug]

Original engine color and compartment? Anyone?

Fuggug

[ca]

i think you did ask before and somebody responded but i can't find the post
probly gonna have ta be somebody with a 6. maybe Glasspacks(didn't he have one?)?

[ca]

you also asked the question over at rodandpiston.com=
fuggug
Trailer Queen

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Posted - 07/07/2007 : 07:08:54 AM Show Profile Visit fuggug's Homepage Send fuggug a Private Message
Hi All:

New to this forum. New to restoring a car as ours is in near mint condition, but a dirty engine. My question is once the engine is cleaned, (six cylinder) what color would I paint the block, and valve cover gasket, air filter etc. What paint would you recommend?

The car is a 1962 Mercury Meteor, 4dr sedan. Thanks for any advice and info.

Fuggug

AND here's the link=
www.rodandpiston.com/db/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=3999

[Rob]

The block is black and the tin is Ford Red, which is more like orange. Same as the 8's.

I don't understand the relevance of all the previous hyperbole.

[fuggug]

yeah i know i been asking around, but ford motor company is going to send me an original build sheet and specs for my vin #. thanks so much for your help,


fuggug

[ca]

i just thought it was funny that i was searchin for the colors and came across that old post ;D

[geewhiz427]

This is my engine compartment. Block and snorkel are Duplicolor Gloss Black, red is Duplicolor 1605 Ford Red, but the most important part is the satin black...my friends at TorinoCobra.com swear by Rustoleum 7777, and I must say, it's easy to apply and the finish is perfect.



Gerard

[fuggug]

CA that don't bother me at all. They say what gets on the net stays on the net. Wont be doin too much of nuthin as I took a nasty fall down my stairs yesterday and tore the tendons and ligaments in my ankle. What crappy luck I am having, between my eye injury and now this. But one thing is for sure, I will have time to cruise the net for a while.

Husband will take pic of our engine and post it. Thanks guys and Gerard do you know if the 8 cyl colors are the same as the 6 cyl?

Fuggug

[fuggug]

Here is why we can;t win at the shows. Sad isn't it.



Fuggug

[Rob]

Rules for Six cylinder cars 1960-1965




1. Engine Block and cylinder head



Visual identification- The 144/170 engines have 3 water jacket freeze plugs which are visible directly below the exhaust manifold. The 200 cubic engine has 5 freeze plugs.


Color of block and head assembly: Gloss Black (Hi-Temp)on all engines. The only exception is as follows: After June 1, 1965 production date 200 C.I. engines (the entire assembly including valve covers and breather) were a medium Ford blue except the 289-it was Gloss black with Gold Valve Covers and air Cleaner(Gloss Black snout).




Color of Valve Cover and Air breather:

144-Ford medium Blue

170-Red/Orange

200-Red/Orange (after June 1, 1965 production date entire engine Ford Medium Blue)



Recommended Paint codes:

Red-Orange, Dupli-Color DE-1605 or Martin Seynour 7892

Ford Medium Blue, Dupli-Color DE-1606 or Martin Seynour 7958

Engine Black, Dupli-Color DE-1613 or Martin Seynour 7882



Colors of paint (other than body color) used in the engine compartment. These are all readily available at places like Trak Auto or Auto Zone.



Krylon Semi-Gloss Black code#1613 (used anyplace we refer to semi-gloss black or chassis black)



Dupli-Color Hi-Temp Engine Black-code# DE 1613 (For Block and Heads)

Dupli-Color Red-Orange code#DE-1605 for valve covers and air breathers on 170 & 200 cubic inch.(until June 1st 65) and the 63 260 V8 (sprint has chrome)



Dupli-Color Blue code#DE1606 for valve covers and air breathers on all 144 cubic inch, the 64 260 V-8 (sprint has chrome), the 65 170 &200 after June 1st 65, and "ALL" blocks, valve covers, and air breathers 66-70.


Haha, gotta love the "Rules"

Fuggy, hope you're ok!! how's your eye?

[fuggug]

Hey Rob:

Thanks so much for the info. As for the eye, well it will be a chronic thing and will eventually need laser surgery to peel off one or two layers of the cornea. d**n those paper cuts. Then falling down the stairs yesterday and tearing all the ligaments and tendons in my ankle. What crap. But thanks for asking. Glad to hear all is well with you.

Husband disappointed about not being able to meet up with you and your car for the August show. But ya know, maybe that is a good thing for right now, as he is getting the ambition and the moolah to be able to tackle the engine.

::)YA KNOW IF IT AINT ONE THING ITS ANOTHER.

As for getting the ambition, husband takes forever to get at things and that is why I am asking for the paint codes again. This time tho I printed it and wont have to ask again.

Went to the cruise locally and Danny (the dummy) got presented with a cute embroidered T shirt DUKE OF EARL CRUISE NIGHT.



Fug

[Rob]

You sure you can't make it to Little York in September? It's an absolutely beautiful park, trees abound, pik a nik tables down by the creek, a nice view of the lake, best of all, cars not pre registered get to park in a loop, under the trees. A nice flea market too, all in the shade. Could be great pt for your ankle.

[fuggug]

Rob:

Was just discussing the little york show with husband and he says it may be possible. I need the info tho and their site gives only last years date. When do you have to pre register by? If you dont know, I will send them an email. I will send one anyway. Hope the weather isnt crappy.

Fug

[Rob]

September 14th. I would just email the dude on the site. I doubt I'll pre register this year. On second thought, if I do, we can park next to each other, if you go. But I really like parkin' in the shade, see, the judging field is the only part that isn't in the shade. Man what to do...