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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 04:12 PM
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f-100 engine color

I need to know the original engine paint color on a 1955 F-100 with a 223 cu. in inline 6 cylinder.Any ideas on where I can find out?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 06:48 PM
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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1955 6 cyl. were yellow with silver valve covers. other accessories on engine were black.

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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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VHT , SP-128 Gloss Yellow in a apray can is very close to original and is what I uned on my 55 V8, the 6 & 8 cyl were the same yellow. Also POR Hi-Po Yellow engine enamel brush on is very close.

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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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I found Krylon engine paint that is very close as well. Click on the link to Earl's World in my signature block below. On page 14 the colors and paint codes are listed along with a number of photos. Enjoy!
 
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