I have a 1966 Toronado. I am looking for the correct color for the air cleaner, the valve covers etc. Research has shown me what the 455 color is. I have seen the Pontiac and other GM colors.

Is the Toronado425ci supposed to be the same color as the 1967 455? The original color on my air cleaner cover is quite faded and rusted. The color on my valve covers is definitely wrong (looked like left over paint from my old bathroom).

If someone could tell me what the correct color is and where to get it (or if you know of someone who has color matched with powder) that would be most excellent.

Jeff

 

Jeff, did you have any success finding the correct colour? In a few weeks I will be in the same position as I am currently restoring my 66 Toronado-

Harald

 

Harald,
For some reason I have been able to find colors for many other years and brands. Finding the 1966 color has been hard. I will keep looking. My air cleaner and valve covers are definitely different colors so I need to do something. If I find the color I will post it. If you find the color please let me know.
Jeff

 

The 66 Toro engine and air cleaner color was a lighter blue than the later 442 455's. There was no 455 in 67 only 425 and that one was red/orange in color. Have you tried Fusick for the engine color?

 

From Fusick B/C catalog:

 

There was no 455 in 67 only 425 and that one was red/orange in color.
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66-67 Toronado 425 engines were blue though right?

 

Yep, the 1967 Toro, 425cu, should be the same color as the 66, here are some pic's of my car with the Fusick Slate Blue paint, almost has a slight 'Aqua' hue to it in some light....

 

Here is a picture of a unit with factory paint

 

Did you ever find the correct paint. The valve covers and cleaner are different colors.

 

VHT titanium silver blue SP403 perfect match and not as expensive as classic car vendors.