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Topic: correct engine paint-70 351w
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sodi
Journeyman Posts: 82
From: Kenosha Wi. USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-21-2003 08:49 AM
   
I'm in the middle of my first rebuild and wondering the correct color of a 70 windsor motor the light blue or dark blue. At shows I've seen both Which is correct ? Thanks P.S. I hope it is the lighter blue It would look better in my Mach 1
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 1402
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 12-21-2003 09:31 AM
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Originally posted by sodi:
P.S. I hope it is the lighter blue It would look better in my Mach 1
Then that's the correct color.  Not trying to be a SA but unless your Mustang is going to be concourse correct you should paint the engine any color you like.
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GregS
Journeyman Posts: 78
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 12-21-2003 08:27 PM
Your engine must be a '69 351W. They started to use the 351C for 1970. The correct color for the '69 351W is dark blue. Send me the casting number on the block and I can tell you for sure.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 36138
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-21-2003 08:34 PM
I painted my engines light Ford blue for a while, and they always seemed dingey to me. Dark Ford blue looks a lot newer a lot longer.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 13447
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-21-2003 08:35 PM
Semi gloss black is the best, But I know you didn't ask for my opinion.  ------------------
SCOOP 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 36138
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-21-2003 08:36 PM
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Originally posted by GregS:
Your engine must be a '69 351W. They started to use the 351C for 1970. The correct color for the '69 351W is dark blue. Send me the casting number on the block and I can tell you for sure.
They used both 351Ws and 351C for the H codes from '70 on, depending on availability. The 351Cs were in the vast majority, but they still used 351Ws when they had to.
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'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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