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46fordtudor |
01-13-2011 @ 5:04 PM
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i have a46 ford tudor that i am restoring.it is a flat 6 cyl. as i am disasembling the engine the color on the block is green. this engine has never been torn down before it still has the orginal bearings. every source that i have contacted say it should be blue. was thhis a left over engine from 42?
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supereal |
01-14-2011 @ 9:48 AM
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As I recall, only the V8's were blue, with the sixes being green. I had a '46 sedan coupe with a six, and it was green. It was a "G" engine, and was noisy. I assume the "H" version was an improvement.
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tbloss |
01-15-2011 @ 9:02 AM
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I seem to remember that the Ford green paint color for 46-48 6 Cyl engines was not the same as the early dark green engine color. Seems it was a lighter green. Not much help, but maybe someone who knows can jump in with the right color..Tom..
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46fordtudor |
01-19-2011 @ 6:08 AM
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ohh boy i sure hope this one won't be noisy.i am in the process of rebuilding it. thanks for your help. i just want to do it right. this is my first ford rebuild. i restored a 40 dodge and it took a lot of research and i still didn't get it 100% thanks again gordon
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46fordtudor |
01-19-2011 @ 6:20 AM
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yes i believe you are correct. it appears to be a lighter shade of green i just need a paint number or a color name so i can match it. i am sure that someone out there has the info i need. you don't see very many (if any ) six cyl. out there. thats what intridge me to take this project on. yeh i know i am crazy. thanks gordon
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tbloss |
01-19-2011 @ 7:05 AM
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Gorden: If nobody comes up with a color of the green engine paint you need for your 6 cyl., I would suggest you Drop Rusty Davis a note. He is the clubs 42-48 Mercury adviser and will know the answer. Rusty Davis 418 Borgess Rd Monroe, Mi. 48161 Hope this helps...Tom
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trjford8 |
01-19-2011 @ 7:29 AM
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I suspect that Bill Hirsch has the color you need.Go to; www.hirschauto.com. Or call 1-800-828-2061
This message was edited by trjford8 on 1-19-11 @ 7:31 AM
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46fordtudor |
01-21-2011 @ 7:19 AM
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i am in the process of writing him now. we think alike i have the 41 -48 ford book from the v-8 club and it mentions in there but no color # or name . i love that book . so much info. thanks
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46fordtudor |
01-21-2011 @ 7:21 AM
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i talked to bill the other day and he didn,t know eather. thanks for the sugestion.
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alanwoodieman |
01-21-2011 @ 8:20 AM
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is there any small piece left with the original green paint? If so clean it, buff it down and take to a auto parts store and best guess it with ones on the rattle can rack for engine paint, I had a six cylinder ford engine that was painted blue (1948) from the factory, but it was an industrial engine, so who knows-basically use your best guess, if no one can come up with the "correct" color and let them prove you wrong!
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