Underhood Paint

[Steve Weston]

Anyone know where I can find info on what color everything under the hood is supposed to be for a '62? (block, breathers, brackets, etc.)

[Harley Eaton]

What do you mean "supposed to be"? Per VTCI rules or what you want it to be? Originally, the block (and all mallable parts) were black. What are the "breathers"?
I expect all brackets were black. I think AC compressor was natural (aluminum). Carburetor was unpainted. ir cleaner and valve covers were Argent.

[Steve Weston]

Originally Posted by Harley Eaton

What do you mean "supposed to be"? Per VTCI rules or what you want it to be? Originally, the block (and all mallable parts) were black. What are the "breathers"?
I expect all brackets were black. I think AC compressor was natural (aluminum). Carburetor was unpainted. ir cleaner and valve covers were Argent.

What I mean by "supposed to be" is what were they from the factory. If I wanted them what I wanted them to be why would I ask? I've never seen a painted carburetor. Sorry about the breathers, my mistake. Do you know of a web site that lists all underhood components and their corresponding colors? I've seen one but forgot to bookmark it.

[boaterbob]

Try going to t-birdranch.com and cliking on Concours specs for your year.

[Travlin]

If you can't find the info online (which you should be able to) I have a restoration book that lists all the correct colors for everything for 58-66 TBirds. It even includes the original Ford part numbers. The info in this book seems to coincide with what I've found on the web for my 58.

On a 62, the block, heads, oil pan, water pump, and front cover are gloss black, the generator is semi-gloss black, and the valve covers are argent (metallic pewter is a better description) as is the air cleaner.

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