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Jul 31, 2010 | 11:49 AM

radioburningchrome

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Valve Cover paint

What is the correct color for the valve covers in my 65 425? I know gold was used for the 330.

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Jul 31, 2010 | 10:01 PM

66ninetyeightls

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425s were red.

Aug 1, 2010 | 07:37 AM

NewOldsGuy

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Here is a an ad for the 1965 425 super rocket engine

http://bp3.blogger.com/_Io4B0n6X0Zo/...-h/olds+c4.jpg

Aug 1, 2010 | 09:20 AM

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Here is a an ad for the 1965 425 super rocket engine

Everything was red? Block and all?

Aug 1, 2010 | 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 66ninetyeightls

425s were red.

Anyone find an aftermarket source for a red paint that is close to stock?

Aug 1, 2010 | 12:49 PM

NewOldsGuy

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Fusick carries the correct red aersol paint EP110S $16.50 a can.

Aug 1, 2010 | 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by radioburningchrome

Everything was red? Block and all?

Yep.

Also...the red for the air cleaner(it's more of an orange/red) is a different red than the engine red

Aug 1, 2010 | 07:02 PM

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Fusick carries the correct red aersol paint EP110S $16.50 a can.

Thanks, I should have checked the catalog first!

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