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Old July 31st, 2010, 11:49 AM
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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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Old July 31st, 2010, 10:01 PM
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425s were red.
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Old August 1st, 2010, 07:37 AM
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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
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Originally Posted by NewOldsGuy
Here is a an ad for the 1965 425 super rocket engine
Everything was red? Block and all?
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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?
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Old August 1st, 2010, 12:49 PM
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Fusick carries the correct red aersol paint EP110S $16.50 a can.
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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
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Originally Posted by NewOldsGuy
Fusick carries the correct red aersol paint EP110S $16.50 a can.

Thanks, I should have checked the catalog first!
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