1953 hemi 331 engine color

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greg-b
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1953 hemi 331 engine color

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to do a correct engine restoration, what color was the engine in the 1953 newyorker? Eastwod has orange or blue, does anyone else offer a good, correct paint?
DavidBraley
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Re: 1953 hemi 331 engine color

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From what I've seen, the color scheme is silver with black details. Something like this:

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I think Eastwood also sells the "Chrysler Silver" color for restorers. I'll do a quick search and see if I can find it for you...

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DavidBraley
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Re: 1953 hemi 331 engine color

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It seems Eastwood does not carry it. Here is what I found in a few moments on Google:

http://www.ccjdmotorsports.com/Mopar-Ar ... estoration
http://www.monicattichrysler.com/comers ... roduct=767

Mopar is supposed to have the paint too. It's called "Fire Power Silver." How cool is that! Part Number: P4529148
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mart
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Re: 1953 hemi 331 engine color

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DavidBraley wrote: "Mopar is supposed to have
the paint too. It's called "Fire Power Silver." How
cool is that! Part Number: P4529148"
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Very cool! And a can of silver paint is way, way
cheaper than an aluminum block, heads and
intake too!!! :D <LOL>
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Rob
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Re: 1953 hemi 331 engine color

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Mine will be Chrysler blue.
greg-b
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Re: 1953 hemi 331 engine color

Post by greg-b »

Thanks Guys, I'm on the right track now. They used this engine in the J2 Allards and I want to make it period correct.
mart
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Re: 1953 hemi 331 engine color

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greg-b wrote:Thanks Guys, I'm on the right track now. They used this engine in the J2 Allards and I want to make it period correct.
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You've got a hemi-powered J2 Allard??!!! Oh, man, PLEASE post some pics and details!
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George
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Re: 1953 hemi 331 engine color

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greg-b wrote:Thanks Guys, I'm on the right track now. They used this engine in the J2 Allards and I want to make it period correct.
You probably need photos to see if they were dropped in still silver or if they might have been repainted some other color to be sure of corectness.
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