72 buick gs - water pump,bell housing colors

[gstewart]

guys: i had to replace the old unpainted
water pump on my 71 gs 350 engine . what colour should the water pump be painted ?
what colour would the bell housing be painted?
what colour would the 350 at be painted?
tkx
gerry

 

[Dale]

The water pump should be Buick red like the rest of the engine. The bellhousing / tranny is natural aluminum. There are some great paints on the market that mimic the natural colors of various metals, one I used was called "Cast Blast" I've used both their aluminum and cast iron colors and its amazing how well they look like the natural colors of each metal. I think I found these at NAPA.

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1970 Riviera
1996 LeSabre
And many Buicks in the past.

 

[gstewart]

thanks .
yes i have read about the new paints.
i believe they are made by dupli-color .
i will purchase the cast and aluminum
paints .
gerry