[big hammer]

is it the lighter blue or the dark blue olds metallic? this article claims the dark blue

http://www.highperformancepontiac.co.../photo_04.html

[superdutybob]

The color shown on the feature car in the article is correct. It was used on all Pontaic engines in 75-76. Some say early 77 too but I have never seen that.

Bill Hirsch has an excellent version of that color that is damn near perfect when compared with original parts.

[big hammer]

Originally Posted by superdutybob

The color shown on the feature car in the article is correct. It was used on all Pontaic engines in 75-76. Some say early 77 too but I have never seen that.

Bill Hirsch has an excellent version of that color that is damn near perfect when compared with original parts.

right on thanks!

[77 Canamman]

I bought my 1976 engine paint through Fusick's Olds parts in areosol. It was around $20, but the quality was good. That is Olds big block blue.

[Mr. T/A]

I have the paint code if you want to go to a body shop and mix it up and spray base clear. The better urethane clears will last alot longer than a rattle can job. I just have to go find the can of paint I had mixed up.

[form74]

Good info here provided by fiedlerh on this site:

http://www.pontiacpower.org/enginecolor.htm

[Airpowr]

This is the Bill Hirsch color on my 75 TA

[JAA]

Originally Posted by superdutybob

The color shown on the feature car in the article is correct. It was used on all Pontaic engines in 75-76. Some say early 77 too but I have never seen that.

Bill Hirsch has an excellent version of that color that is damn near perfect when compared with original parts.

My 77 W50 Formula had the same engine color has my 76 does. I hate that don't remember the build date that car. (And I hate that I parted it out)

[big hammer]

Originally Posted by Mr. T/A

I have the paint code if you want to go to a body shop and mix it up and spray base clear. The better urethane clears will last alot longer than a rattle can job. I just have to go find the can of paint I had mixed up.

how well does automotive paint work on an engine?

[Mr. T/A]

Works very well. I have seen a couple three years later and looks as good as the day it was sprayed. The rattle can stuff is straight enamel. The base clear with a good urethane clear will outlast the enamel any day.

[big hammer]

Originally Posted by Mr. T/A

Works very well. I have seen a couple three years later and looks as good as the day it was sprayed. The rattle can stuff is straight enamel. The base clear with a good urethane clear will outlast the enamel any day.

if you could give me the code that would be great!

[Mr. T/A]

The Paint code is M4179A but he didn't mark what paint system he is using on the can. I think it is BASF but not sure. I will ask him Monday.

[Mr. T/A]

I had the original valve covers from my car that were removed when it was new for a chrome set. We matched the paint sample to that. I have a can of touch up left to brush on any areas I damage putting it together.

[Mr. T/A]

I just found out it is a RM paint number. M4179A

[DEIVIONCRX]

How did they switch colors? Based on build date or the car it was going in. Ive got a 75 that's got a date code of Oct 74 but it originally came in a 75 A-Body. Should it be dark blue or metallic?

[77 Canamman]

Model year 1975, and 1976 engines(and a VERY few early 1977 engines) used the metallic blue...

[Mr. T/A]

It is the best color in my opinion.....

[77 Canamman]

I agree.

[falcon4]

I tried to replicate this colour here is AUS....But it's just not available.

[Mr. T/A]

Falcon a good autobody shop could reproduce it quite easily.