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Supherb
07-13-2017, 07:49 PM
I am in the process of doing a nut and bolt, body off frame restoration on my '57 Bel Air built in Oshawa Ont. I am trying to get a paint code for the engine paint so I can be as accurate with this resto as possible. The engine color is a deep red.

I am new to this forum so please don't scream at me if I have done something wrong. I do have a picture of the valve cover but I done know how to post it.

Thanks for your help.

BamaNomad
07-17-2017, 08:07 AM
I'm not sure I've ever seen a Canadian engine (except in photos).... Is the '57 Canadian color perhaps the same as the '56 V8 engine color which is a red?? I'd try 'Chevrolet RED' which is available in Seymour?? I think....?

Supherb
07-19-2017, 08:57 AM
I hadn't thought about that since I haven't paid much attention to totally stock 56 engines .... certainly worth a look

Thanks for your prompt response.

BamaNomad
07-19-2017, 09:30 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/56-Chevy-RED-Engine-Enamel-Spray-Paint-SEYMOUR-1956-Chevrolet-/191204257845?epid=1071575583&hash=item2c84a97035:g:qEkAAOSw-89ZSSWS&vxp=mtr

you can likely find it locally for much less...