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Post Fiend
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From: Poway, Ca.
Well this is the source of many a fine debate, and all the sources tend to be contrdictory.
I think the bottom line is the tranny should be bare cast or painted black. If your engine is a 226 or 239 it should be Red (Vermillion). If it is a 215 it should be painted green (Krylon 2007).
See we don't have quite enough information - what year is the truck and what engine are we talking about.
Heres some links to look at lotsa pictures:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...ine-color.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...cer-issue.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...aight-six.html
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Flathead Specifications: 1949-53 V8
Happy reading!
OABTW, you have 16 posts so you aren't exactly new, but if you are to us, Welcome!
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From: Pt.St.Lucie , Fla.
239 in '52 was alpine green . Duplicolor has a Detroit Deisel Alpine Green that is so close .I believe the 239 in '51 was a red color . Put on a few light coats to prevent cracking due to heat / expansion build up .
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Post Fiend
Joined: May 2008
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From: Poway, Ca.
Oh now Denny I have to argue!
OK, You're right, they switched it to green in 52. But we didn't know it was a 52 when I answered....but, I should have remembered though and mentioned it. (and it's in the links I posted that way too.)
I'm such an idiot.
OK, You're right, they switched it to green in 52. But we didn't know it was a 52 when I answered....but, I should have remembered though and mentioned it. (and it's in the links I posted that way too.)
I'm such an idiot.
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The engine in my 52 is a bronze/tan colour, but you have to scrap away the grease and dirt to see it. I was surprised to find that out so I have to assume that the motor is not original to the truck.
Post Fiend
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From: Poway, Ca.
Interestingly enough one table I see shows that 49 1/2 to 51 Both cars and trucks were Bronze or Green!
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Logistics Pro
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From: Pt.St.Lucie , Fla.
Just had sime mixed up to piant the wheels for the stock truck .Had the wide white Coker Classics mounted fri . With the trim rings and hub caps they look bitchen !!!!!! .
