Chiefrocka Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 The engine in my '53 appears to be once painted a 'silver'. I am just curious as is this the correct color, or did someone previously do this. Also, I'm assuming all mounts/brackets etc. are just black ?? As far as 12v conversion, I was going to remove stock Generator mount, and fab up a mount for a GM style that I have in stock. Unless someone has an inexpensive route to convert stock gen to 12volt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam H P15 D30 Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Silver is the correct color. Since you are converting I would just go with the alternator of your choice but the generator can be converted and a later regulator installed. If you really have money burning a hole in your pocket you could call Power Gen and get their alternator that looks like a generator. The HAMB had an article a while back about people putting small foreign alternators in the OE generator cases. Either way, several choices. I just ran a GM 12v alternator on mine and fabbed a bracket that used the original gen mount, easy peasy. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 There are several threads on this topic, poke around and see what you see. Predominant colors are silver and black. Mostly silver. When it's all said and done, unless you are doing a full on restoration, doing what you want and how you want is always an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 (edited) additional information - Engine Color Edited October 19, 2019 by JBNeal revised link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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