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Topic: Original Engine colors
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bgseib
Gearhead Posts: 109
From: Tyler, TX, USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-08-2002 12:22 PM
   
I am pulling my 289 out of my 65 fastback this weekend to clean it up and paint it etc. I was wondering what was the original color of the 65 block... I thought it was the ford blue, but it turns out that was from 66 up.. In 65 it was some sort of a gold or something...?? Any guru's out there know the name??Thanks,
BS
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Ken
Gearhead Posts: 3542
From: Prospect, Ct. M&M Member No. 31 MCA Member 49299
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-08-2002 03:11 PM
As far as I knew, 65 engine blocks were... BLACK !!! Air cleaner and valve covers were GOLD.------------------
Conciousness - that annoying time between naps. Ken
1965 Springtime Yellow Coupe
302GT40-4spd
Edlebrock RPM Air Gap
670cfm Holley Street Avenger
and much, much MORE !!!
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maxo
Journeyman Posts: 53
From: Fresno, CA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 03-08-2002 03:32 PM
I second that motion 
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Originally posted by Ken:
As far as I knew, 65 engine blocks were... [b]BLACK !!! Air cleaner and valve covers were GOLD.[/B]
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65 coupe 289 - thinks it's a cobra  www.angelfire.com/retro/green65mustang/ [This message has been edited by maxo (edited 03-08-2002).]
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5456
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 03-08-2002 04:37 PM
Yup!!
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 2435
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-09-2002 12:32 AM
Semi-flat black, is that the same as semi-gloss black??? How about Satin black.. Mike
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 884
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 03-09-2002 09:40 AM
The Mustang Red Book says that 6 cylinder engines were painted red and V8 were black with gold valve covers and air cleaner. As far as the finish goes, I would use the semi-gloss high temp engine paint. Same thing goes for the engine bay with the exception of the firewall. I believe it was flat black. Saw a Mustang once where the guy used bedliner on his engine compartment. Said it cut down on engine compartment noise and was real easy to keep clean. Didn't look bad.The main thing is, its your car, paint it whatever color you like. I think engines painted the same color as the car are nice. [This message has been edited by 69 Sportsroof (edited 03-09-2002).]
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