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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 08:23 AM
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Original Engine Color
Was the V8 in 1954 red or blue?
 
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Give this a read:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ine-paint.html
 
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Thanks, this was very helpful. I did a search, but it did'nt come up.
 
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No worries, glad to help.
 
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I found both colors,and will be painting my engine soon.
 
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Got her painted. Waiting on the mani paint.

 
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Is your truck converted to 12v? I see a (Chrysler) ballast resistor.
 
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Yes, it was converted to 12v by the PO.
 
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