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Old September 2nd, 2014, 06:16 PM
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Engine color

Hi all. What was the original color of the 1971 455" engine block? I waam building one and want to match the original color. Many thanks.
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Old September 2nd, 2014, 06:19 PM
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Olds 455 blue.

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Old December 25th, 2015, 06:35 PM
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Does anybody know color code for 350 gold block 72
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Old December 25th, 2015, 07:51 PM
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Bill Hirsch will have the correct paint for both these engines and most people say it is the closest. I use the green on my 54 and have been very pleased with it. Here is the link:

http://www.hirschauto.com/
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