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Topic: Engine color 48 C

Posted By: Cookie man
Subject: Engine color 48 C
Date Posted: 19 May 2021 at 7:00pm

What is the best way to paint an engine on a 48 C. I have been told to use Chevrolet engine paint and you will be close, but I wanted to make sure.

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Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 19 May 2021 at 7:30pm

The correct color is Pursian Orange #1.. It is a pumpkin color... Chevy orange is more RED than the original C color.

You can get from local Body Shop or maybe NAPA will mix... or others that list PO1... NOT ALLIS ORANGE.... There were 3 different "orange" colors used over the years.

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Like them all, but love the "B"s.

Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 8:50am

I've found that Plastikote's Chevrolet Orange #200 is a much lighter in color Orange and is closer to PO1. Not a dead ringer, but darn close. Duplicolor has two Chevy Orange's they offer. One is #DE1607, and the other is DE1620. Both have more Red in them like Steve mentioned. I would imagine you could get something in a rattle can from your local automotive paint store if you have one.

Steve@B&B

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39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife

Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 9:30am

If you are worried about the motor getting TO HOT and burning the paint... that does not appear to be a concern. All ALLIS motors were painted with the same paint that was used on the sheet metal and other castings.

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Like them all, but love the "B"s.