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Title: Power steering pump color ?
Post by: mhubert89 on March 30, 2015, 03:09:53 PM
hi,

i saw that have 2 colors for the power steering pump...which color suppose to be my pump on my 68 from Dearborn april 16th ?

and the bracket suppose to be cast blast ?

thanks
Title: Re: Power steering pump color ?
Post by: 67gta289 on March 30, 2015, 03:25:04 PM
One of the more popular topics.  Use the search tool for the word "Thompson" and see if that answers your question.
Title: Re: Power steering pump color ?
Post by: mhubert89 on March 30, 2015, 05:08:39 PM
Quote from: 67gta289 on March 30, 2015, 03:25:04 PM
One of the more popular topics.  Use the search tool for the word "Thompson" and see if that answers your question.

that only show ''cap'' topics about power steering ! Just want to know if mine suppose to be black or teal blue...if this suppose to be teal , where i can find a paint that match this original color !
Title: Re: Power steering pump color ?
Post by: 67gta289 on March 30, 2015, 05:23:27 PM
How about these:

[url][/http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=5.msg15#msg15url]
[url][/http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=10533.msg64151#msg64151url]
[url][/http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=1781.msg9429#msg9429url]

If you end up needing teal paint, I see that NPD has it by part number AP-PSPE.  I have not used it so can't vouch for it.
Title: Re: Power steering pump color ?
Post by: mhubert89 on March 30, 2015, 06:03:36 PM
Quote from: 67gta289 on March 30, 2015, 05:23:27 PM
How about these:

[url][/http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=5.msg15#msg15url]
[url][/http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=10533.msg64151#msg64151url]
[url][/http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=1781.msg9429#msg9429url]

If you end up needing teal paint, I see that NPD has it by part number AP-PSPE.  I have not used it so can't vouch for it.

i found my answer in the FAQ

Question 7 - I’ve seen power steering pumps (66-73) painted semi-gloss black or a teal blue. Which is correct for my car?

During the production of the classic Mustang production years Ford used/installed power steering pumps made by one of two suppliers. Multiple suppliers were a common practice for Ford during this period.  The following chart will allow you to determine what pump your car has and what the original color was.

Supplier                     Identification                                 Pump Color
TRW                    On tag – “W” 2nd digit in bottom line   Black                         
Ford Thompson           On tag – “F” in center line          Teal/Blue

thanks

Title: Re: Power steering pump color ?
Post by: mhubert89 on March 30, 2015, 06:04:57 PM
now did someone repaint his power steering teal blue , and wich paint did you use ?
Title: Re: Power steering pump color ?
Post by: J_Speegle on March 30, 2015, 06:28:55 PM
The color used for the Teal appears to not be a specific formula (slightly different tints and shades). The range is a metallic blue with with some or more green added - giving us the teal.  The range is not really that great but its allot easier to identify something that is off from 10 foot away than explain what is ok and in the range. The NPD formula last time I used it on a project I found acceptable and raised not concerns or comments from any judge. What you want if showing a car :)

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/3/6-300315163608.jpeg)


(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/3/6-300315163551.jpeg)

Title: Re: Power steering pump color ?
Post by: mhubert89 on March 30, 2015, 07:06:17 PM
Quote from: J_Speegle on March 30, 2015, 06:28:55 PM
The color used for the Teal appears to not be a specific formula (slightly different tints and shades). The range is a metallic blue with with some or more green added - giving us the teal.  The range is not really that great but its allot easier to identify something that is off from 10 foot away than explain what is ok and in the range. The NPD formula last time I used it on a project I found acceptable and raised not concerns or comments from any judge. What you want if showing a car :)

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/3/6-300315163608.jpeg)


(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/3/6-300315163551.jpeg)

perfect , Thks !