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proper engine color for '75 455ho?
is it the lighter blue or the dark blue olds metallic? this article claims the dark blue
http://www.highperformancepontiac.co.../photo_04.html
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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.
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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This is the Bill Hirsch color on my 75 TA
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'76 Trans Am 455/4 spd |
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how well does automotive paint work on an engine?
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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.
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if you could give me the code that would be great!
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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.
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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.
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I just found out it is a RM paint number. M4179A
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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?
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Model year 1975, and 1976 engines(and a VERY few early 1977 engines) used the metallic blue...
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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 |
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It is the best color in my opinion.....
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I agree.
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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 |
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I tried to replicate this colour here is AUS....But it's just not available.
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Falcon a good autobody shop could reproduce it quite easily.
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