Anybody know what the correct paint scheme was for the '51 engines? Obviously turquoise for the block...but I seem to remember that the rule was for these engines that if a part used a gasket, it was the same color as the block. I.e. the pushrod/valve/timing chain cover, thermostat housing etc and if a gasket wasn't used, (like the generator and bracket, starter etc) then it was satin black. The wildcards being the oil filter housing which had a Chevy Orange cap and a different color blue body (not sure on my memory for this) and the distributor was black even though it used a cork gasket (at least mine had one installed) and the fuel pump.
Am I correct on this? Going with the turquoise paint from CARS, Inc which I realize isn't a 100% match but I'm on a budget and all.
Am I correct on this? Going with the turquoise paint from CARS, Inc which I realize isn't a 100% match but I'm on a budget and all.