#1  
Old 06-26-2019, 05:10 PM
Skip Fix's Avatar
Skip Fix Skip Fix is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Katy,TX USA
Posts: 20,541
Default Corporate Blue

I finally found where I had put my 78's 180 HP factory painted original valve covers. They were pulled off after about 30K miles. I previous discussions my mind remembered them as a little green tint compared to new spray can Corporate blue. I was wrong(yes I can admit when I was wrong! Hate to but I will

Here they are on some 6X heads that are painted with corporate blue in the sun and shade to get different contrasts. For sure not as shiny as new paint but look just a hair lighter blue.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC_0074.jpg
Views:	178
Size:	62.6 KB
ID:	514901   Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC_0075.jpg
Views:	162
Size:	48.5 KB
ID:	514902   Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC_0077.jpg
Views:	194
Size:	56.5 KB
ID:	514903   Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC_0076.jpg
Views:	168
Size:	44.5 KB
ID:	514904  

__________________
Skip Fix
1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever!
1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand
1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project
2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune 13.43@103.4
1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project
1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs
  #2  
Old 06-26-2019, 08:32 PM
Aus78Formula Aus78Formula is offline
Suspended
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,389
Default

That one is a good match for the heads. It seemed to differ slightly, even new. Not just the ultra-low mile cars but NOS engine parts in boxes, some that look blue, some that have strong green tinge and never seen heat.

  #3  
Old 06-27-2019, 08:34 AM
TAKerry TAKerry is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: North Eastern MD
Posts: 1,146
Default

What brand or product is the new stuff youre using? I am assuming this would be the correct colour for a 79 400. Im just about to pull the plug on a rebuild.

  #4  
Old 06-27-2019, 10:41 AM
Skip Fix's Avatar
Skip Fix Skip Fix is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Katy,TX USA
Posts: 20,541
Default

Duplicolor.

Although their older Pontiac Blue I used for the 65 GTO is almost different in every batch number on the cans!

__________________
Skip Fix
1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever!
1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand
1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project
2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune 13.43@103.4
1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project
1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs
  #5  
Old 06-27-2019, 05:56 PM
77 TRASHCAN's Avatar
77 TRASHCAN 77 TRASHCAN is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: 31May2013 Temporary home to the world's widest (that we know of) tornado. Lord, NO more Please...
Posts: 6,591
Default

It seems like mine was a lighter shade, close to the 59-64 color. My original engine is buried in my garage on a stand...

__________________
1977 Black Trans Am 180 HP Auto, essentially base model T/A.
I'm the original owner, purchased May 7, 1977.

Shut it off
Shut it off
Buddy, I just shut your Prius down...
  #6  
Old 06-28-2019, 03:22 AM
77 Canamman's Avatar
77 Canamman 77 Canamman is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: PA
Posts: 4,022
Default

I am curious how close the color of the original valve covers is compared to the Duplicolor Chrysler Green that has been used by some as a replacement to GM Corporate blue.

__________________
1976 LeMans B09 Freeway Enforcer, 455/M40 Smokey

1977 Trans Am, 400/M21 Black/Gold Bandit. 44K actual miles

2017 Sierra SLT 1500 Z71 4X4

2019 Canyon SLT Crew 4X4

  #7  
Old 06-28-2019, 09:21 PM
Scarebird's Avatar
Scarebird Scarebird is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: ABQ, USA
Posts: 4,998
Default

Why is the heater nipple up front?

  #8  
Old 06-28-2019, 10:34 PM
burd's Avatar
burd burd is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MOTOR CITY
Posts: 1,526
Default

Looks good. The green some use is wrong.

__________________
🧩 Burds Parts, Finding those Hard to Find PCs, no Fisher Price Toys Here

Just Say No To 8” Flakes

F ire B irds

🇮🇱
  #9  
Old 06-29-2019, 08:08 AM
77 Canamman's Avatar
77 Canamman 77 Canamman is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: PA
Posts: 4,022
Default



This is a pic of an extremely low mile 1978. Age and heat change the color, plus it is well known that even new, there were extreme varaition in the color shade between batches.

__________________
1976 LeMans B09 Freeway Enforcer, 455/M40 Smokey

1977 Trans Am, 400/M21 Black/Gold Bandit. 44K actual miles

2017 Sierra SLT 1500 Z71 4X4

2019 Canyon SLT Crew 4X4

  #10  
Old 06-29-2019, 09:42 AM
Skip Fix's Avatar
Skip Fix Skip Fix is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Katy,TX USA
Posts: 20,541
Default

These 6X heads have a heater nipple in the back of both heads. That was drivers side.

That oil pan has the greenish tint my memory thought my valve covers did.

__________________
Skip Fix
1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever!
1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand
1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project
2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune 13.43@103.4
1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project
1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs
  #11  
Old 06-29-2019, 07:50 PM
Scarebird's Avatar
Scarebird Scarebird is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: ABQ, USA
Posts: 4,998
Default

ah, thanks.

Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:06 PM.

 

About Us

The PY Online Forums is the largest online gathering of Pontiac enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Founded in 1991, it was also the first online forum for people to gather and talk about their Pontiacs. Since then, it has become the mecca of Pontiac technical data and knowledge that no other place can surpass.

 




Copyright © 2017