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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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Engine Color?

I'm in the process of restoring my 1969 H/O and need to pull the motor. While its out I think I'll paint it. So, my question is, what is the correct paint color?
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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That 455 would be Red. Welcome aboard! Very good lookin '69 you have there. Jamesbo eat your heart out....
Old Jul 7, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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Sure but what color red?
Old Jul 7, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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Red Inmont Q51R038
RM 2U-5732R

http://www.hurstolds.com/numbers/numbers_16.pdf

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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by hurstoldsgal
Sure but what color red?
Olds Red. (Fusick EP-110S, among others)

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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by GAOldsman
Red Inmont Q51R038
RM 2U-5732R

http://www.hurstolds.com/numbers/numbers_16.pdf

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My bad...thanks Scot!
Old Jul 10, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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Welcome.
Nice looking car from the picture. What kind of restoration does it need?
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Cameo White
Welcome.
Nice looking car from the picture. What kind of restoration does it need?
Actually...I was informed by my husband that we are only repairing a few things not restoring. Tech talk is NOT my thing. LOL
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