56 Hornet Special

Im about to get the 250 back from the machine shop after a fresh rebuild, I'm wondering what the original color for the block and valve colors would be. 

Any info would be greatly appreciated. 


Comments

  • No guesses out there? I've seen light and dark blue and red.
  • For the 250 cu.  The valve covers are Blue, quite close to Ford blue used in 60's.
    The rest of the engine is Industrial gray used on the blocks of most AMC's in the 50's
  • The Red is used on the 327 cu in.
  • Ric, thanks for the reply. I was wondering if my post was even being seen. Do you know of any photos of the grey/blue combo online for reference?
  • eastwood.com/engine/paint  shows the blue. They call it old ford blue.