1966 engine color

[HighSchool66]

Is it possible that my 1966 engine was painted light blue instead of metallic blue?

It's a standard 250 hp 326 built June 30, 1966 according to the numbers on distributor pad. I'm the 2nd owner of the car since 1985. Back then, I rattle canned it Ford blue because it seemed like a decent match at the time. That was done with engine in vehicle, and without removing any components. I'm now rebuilding engine and cannot find any trace of metallic blue. The back of the crank has quite a bit of old paint intact. It's more of a turquoise blue, and I could not possibly have painted that area back then.

Maybe heat and age has changed the color and I just don't recognize it.

 

[melsg5]

Factory engine paint was not a "metallic" color. Using google you can find lots of Pontiac engines with their original color. Look at the examples with unmodified engines for a better idea. Typically most automotive parts stores will sell Pontiac Blue or you can order it on the internet.

https://www.google.com/search?q=ima...q2LA9OwsQTn6IAQ&ved=0CCkQsAQ&biw=1440&bih=746

 

[92 Sunbird LE]

Mel, check this out..... Pontiac engine color chart:

http://www.pontiacpower.org/enginecolor.htm

Might a been a factory replacement engine, ( color may be off a little )

Doug in P.R.

 

[melsg5]

Well I learned something today, thanks.

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[HighSchool66]

Thanks for responding. Still not sure what to make of it. I'll probably just go with the Light Metallic Blue.

 

[92 Sunbird LE]

Maybe Pontiac had some paint left over from 65 ?

Just a guess......................

Doug in P.R.

 

[Red66goat]

Engine Paint

Plasti-Kote #227 is the correct engine color for 1966.