new owner of a '53 98 - with questions

tarps3 · August 10th, 2006, 07:38 AM

Hi group.
I recently acquired a low mileage 1953 98 4-door. The car has a 303.75c.i. engine.
My plans are to restore the car to original condition as possible beginning with the engine compartment.

Can someone tell me the correct paint colors for the following items:

engine block and heads
intake manifold
oil pan
inner fenders and the panel in front of the radiator
any miscellaneous brackets, etc.

Any help is appreciated - I can't find this info anywhere.

thanks!
Casey

Oldsguy · August 11th, 2006, 05:38 AM

Congratulations on your find! I believe the engine and manifold were green, pan was black. I think you will find a few people on this site that can tell you for sure. Welcome to our site.

tarps3 · August 11th, 2006, 04:35 PM

Thanks for the reply.
Would the engine block also be green?
I am curious about the inner fenders as well - there isn't any original paint on them but I assume they are probably semi-flat black.

Hopefully someone else on the board can help me too.

I have just restored the fuel delivery system from the tank to the carb - the next thing to do is get into the wiring and see what works and what doesn't. There are a LOT of fuses in this car and a ton of light bulbs! Hopefull that is all that's wrong - I can't see any wiring problems or splices just yet.

thanks again!
Casey

August 10th, 2006, 07:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
tarps3 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 29	new owner of a '53 98 - with questions Hi group. I recently acquired a low mileage 1953 98 4-door. The car has a 303.75c.i. engine. My plans are to restore the car to original condition as possible beginning with the engine compartment. Can someone tell me the correct paint colors for the following items: engine block and heads intake manifold oil pan inner fenders and the panel in front of the radiator any miscellaneous brackets, etc. Any help is appreciated - I can't find this info anywhere. thanks! Casey

August 11th, 2006, 05:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,315	Congratulations on your find! I believe the engine and manifold were green, pan was black. I think you will find a few people on this site that can tell you for sure. Welcome to our site. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

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August 11th, 2006, 04:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
tarps3 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 29	Thanks for the reply. Would the engine block also be green? I am curious about the inner fenders as well - there isn't any original paint on them but I assume they are probably semi-flat black. Hopefully someone else on the board can help me too. I have just restored the fuel delivery system from the tank to the carb - the next thing to do is get into the wiring and see what works and what doesn't. There are a LOT of fuses in this car and a ton of light bulbs! Hopefull that is all that's wrong - I can't see any wiring problems or splices just yet. thanks again! Casey