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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Drivetrain => Topic started by: Craners on September 16, 2020, 09:15:23 PM

Title: Engine Rattle Can, Ford Corporate Blue ‘Old Ford Blue’
Post by: Craners on September 16, 2020, 09:15:23 PM

I need to repaint the engine.
Who has the best color match in a rattle can and what is the code please?
I’ve been researching this and I’m confused by the description and the paint sample shown on the Web.
Any assistance is appreciated.
Thank you
Regards
Fran

Title: Re: Engine Rattle Can, Ford Corporate Blue ‘Old Ford Blue’
Post by: J_Speegle on September 29, 2020, 04:09:24 PM

Rather than go through all that writing again I suggest you use the search and you should discover about a half dozen of threads on the subject and why most here would not use the products.


Just some

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=553.msg2815#msg2815 (http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=553.msg2815#msg2815)

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=3435.msg142493#msg142493 (http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=3435.msg142493#msg142493)

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=20032.msg126660#msg126660 (http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=20032.msg126660#msg126660)

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=15132.msg94389#msg94389 (http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=15132.msg94389#msg94389)

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=16334.msg106349#msg106349 (http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=16334.msg106349#msg106349)

Title: Re: Engine Rattle Can, Ford Corporate Blue ‘Old Ford Blue’
Post by: 9TO2Hknot4cell on September 29, 2020, 05:40:58 PM

I used Dupli-color 1606 about 5000 miles ago on my 69 Mach1 and haven't had no problems at all.  Of course no trailer Queen here ;D  I had to touch up in a few areas over the years but that's because of "Driving" it  ;D

Still holding up and looking great. See photo.

Title: Re: Engine Rattle Can, Ford Corporate Blue ‘Old Ford Blue’
Post by: Bob Gaines on September 29, 2020, 06:01:59 PM

Quote from: 9TO2Hknot4cell on September 29, 2020, 05:40:58 PM

I used Dupli-color 1606 about 5000 miles ago on my 69 Mach1 and haven't had no problems at all.  Of course no trailer Queen here ;D  I had to touch up in a few areas over the years but that's because of "Driving" it  ;D

Still holding up and looking great. See photo. I literally just took this photo and that's a glare you see on the breather top.

Since it is obvious that you are going for a factory look given the details (driven or not) I thought I would mention that the plastic label on the battery is a modern mfg liability thing and not on any 60's early 70's batteries from the factory or even early service.  They come with the new battery to protect the repro MFG. The caution Fan sticker is also not used on 69 Mustang 6cyl-428CJ . It is included universally in kits but apparently not researched by the MFG. I  only mention it because they diminish the correct historical overall look of a otherwise well detailed engine compartment which is a credit to the marque. I am sure others see this too. Hopefully you take the critique of those small yet highly visible and easily corrected mistakes in the positive helpful way it is intended.

Title: Re: Engine Rattle Can, Ford Corporate Blue ‘Old Ford Blue’
Post by: 9TO2Hknot4cell on October 12, 2020, 08:08:02 PM

Bob, It's a driver, I don't show it........

And I opted for the "halfway original-type" look and not the chrome bling, yellow plug wires, Mallory ignition, Aluminum radiator, etc, etc,......... I'm sure you get the picture.

And the Caution Fan??  I have Grandchildren who want to stick their fingers into everything ;D

Stay Covid Safe.

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