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05-08-2016, 12:15 PM
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'64 GMC engine paint color?
I wasn't able to find anything thing in the FAQ index so thought I'd ask. Anyone know what color red is close for what GMC used on their engines? I just about have my 305 all buttoned up and it's going to be time for paint soon.
I was going through Eastwood's and was looking at their ceramic engine paint, rated for 650deg. Anyone use this or know how it holds up? I think GMC was a bit more of an orangy-red, this stuff seems to be a really vibrant red (not that I'm too worried about it). Universal Red- Eastwood Thanks! |
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05-08-2016, 12:40 PM
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Re: '64 GMC engine paint color?
Red I believe, with red plaid valve covers.
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05-08-2016, 12:40 PM
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Re: '64 GMC engine paint color?
Found this info from the 6066 GMC Forum
Duplicolor 1605 Ford Red http://6066gmcclub.com/showthread.php?t=48906
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05-08-2016, 03:42 PM
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Re: '64 GMC engine paint color?
Since ford red can put a curse on the engine, Cadillac Engine Red I believe is also pretty close.
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05-08-2016, 05:01 PM
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Re: '64 GMC engine paint color?
When it comes to engine paint, you really have to experiment to what is close. Nobody makes the exact formulas for '63-'66 Chevy or GMC pickups. Ford/Chrysler Red seems to me the best match that I am familiar with.
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05-08-2016, 09:33 PM
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Re: '64 GMC engine paint color?
Thanks for the info guys! I'll have to see what I can scrounge up for paint and do a couple tests. There are still a few pieces with good original paint left.
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