| kirkf | -- 10-05-2016 @ 11:26 AM |
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In 1950,51,52 all Canadian Ford Trucks (F47, F68, etc) were delivered with a 239 V8 flathead motor and full flow oil filters to meet the Canadian Military Specification at the time. They were also delivered with a unique cream/beige engine paint which I believe was also part of the military specification. Despite my best attempts I've been unable to find out exactly what this paint colour is. This colour was used on all Ford Canada engines shipped worldwide, including Australia and New Zealand. I contacted Ford Heritage Canada and they were unable to answer my question. Once I determined the colour might be due to the military specification, I started looking at standard colours used by the British Military, as I believe Canada hadn't moved to the USA military paint spec in 1950. Standard British camouflage colours such as Light Stone No. 61 or Pale Cream No. 52. look like possibilities. Attached are pictures of a transmission with original paint still showing. The really clean area might be 'too clean' as I used a shot of brake clean on it which reacted with the paint more than I expected. If anyone can positively identify this colour, or has a copy of the military spec Ford used at the time I would really appreciate it. Thanx, Kirk (Note this was cross posted on Truck Forum)
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| kirkf | -- 10-05-2016 @ 11:27 AM |
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Here is a second picture with paint chip comparisons.
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| kirkf | -- 10-05-2016 @ 11:28 AM |
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Sample motor from internet
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| kirkf | -- 10-05-2016 @ 11:31 AM |
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Sample chips of typical camouflage colors used during world war 2, for equipment shipped to North Africa
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| kirkf | -- 02-01-2018 @ 10:48 AM |
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After extensive research I've come to the conclusion that the exact colour used for the crème/beige engine blocks on Canadian V8s is lost forever. I even contacted the Ford historical archives and they were unable to give me an answer. For those wishing to restore their Canadian V8s to the original colour, Cummins Beige can be considered historically correct. Regards, Kirk
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