Any insight out there for what the original Flathead 6-cylinder 226 engines were painted? Best I can tell, it was Vermillion Red. Is that correct?

 

Yes, the 226 engines were red in 1950.
I found an untouched area behind the draft tube on my engine's valve access plate that was still a bright red under the grime. Knowing that it darkened a bit over time, the best color match paint I found was the red spray enamel from Tractor Supply for a Massey Furguson tractor. They sell it right on the shelves. The paint color holds up fine after six years and counting, and has darkened a bit too.
Tom

 

 

Yep and i want to add another thumbs up for that paint selection at Tractor Supply! It's some of the best matching paint (in many colors) that i've found and it goes on nice. They have spray bombs and paint for spray guns. I've been impressed with it.

 

There is a Dupli-Color engine enamel red that also gives a very good showing.

 

Thats what I used.

 

There was some original red color on my engine when I pulled it out.


I used VHT High Temp Engine Enamel in SP152 Ford Red.


It may be a little lighter than the original color but it's fairly close.

 

lookin' good everyone. thanks for the advice/input. Now I gotta get to work painting!