factory engine bay colors

[p24-1953]

is there a listing of what the factory correct colors are for everything under the hood on a 53 plymouth? does any one have a good color pic to help me out?

[greg g]

i believe that there is one as part of the resources found on the main page that supports this forum. (return to P15 -D24 button on the tool bar.

[BobT-47P15]

Silver

Block, Oil Pan, Head, Water Pump, Oil Pump, Front Engine Mounts, Manifolds,

Clutch Housing,Transmission,Oil Filler Tube, Dipstick Tube, Front Pulley,

Thermostat Housing, Heater Bypass Hose

Black (Semi Gloss)

Starter, Generator, Distributor Body, Wire Loom Holder, Coil Holder, Coil, Air

Breather, Air Cleaner, Air Cleaner Steady, Breather Brace, Valve Chamber Vent, Valve Chamber Tube, Fuel Pump Shield, Fan & Pully, Oil Filter, Filter Brace, Steering Box, Entire Frame, Brake Master Cylinder, Brake Lines,

Inner Front Fender Shields, Radiator, Side Shields, Engine Dust Shields,,Hood Lock Plate Brace, Horns And Bracket, Bumper Supports, Radiator Support, Radiator Cross Bar.

Gray

Under Body, Inside Floorpan, Underside Of Hood, Underside Of Trunk Lid,

Front Stone Guards, Rear Stone Guards, Front Fender Center Panel, Grille Panel, All Fenders (Inside), Inside Trunk Area, Trunk Hinges,

Trunk Wheelwells (Trunk Side),Backside Of Wheels.

Unpainted

Fuel Pump, Carb, Fuel Lines, Oil & Vacuum Lines,

Accelerator linkage, Shift rods.

[BobT-47P15]

Here's a shot of mine.......basically all black and silver.

For the silver, I like POR 15s "POR 20" Hi Temp Aluminum....applied

with a 2 inch brush.

Edited October 12, 2011 by BobT-47P15

[Drdialtone]

Bob,

What sort of prep did you do before using the Por-20?

[p24-1953]

where's the best place to get the p o r 15 ?

is it any better than standard engine paint ?

Were the firewalls always body color ?

[55 Fargo]

where's the best place to get the p o r 15 ?

is it any better than standard engine paint ?

Were the firewalls always body color ?

Google POR 15, and you can find a local dealer, or have it shipped to your door. You can also try Zero Rust, some claim it is a better product, personally I like Tremclad (Rustoleum) in the USA.

Most Mopar firewalls are the body paint color of the car......

[RobertKB]

Were the firewalls always body color ?

On my Canadian built '53 Plymouth the firewall is body colour and I believe it is true for American cars as well. Now, I believe in '54, although I might be wrong, that the firewall was usually painted grey no matter what the body colour. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

[greg g]

NAPA has a POR clone for about half price. I saw it at one of thier paint stores.

[BobT-47P15]

Bob,

What sort of prep did you do before using the Por-20?

Not much really......made sure not greasy or oily......you can use a

wire brush for scaley and flakey places. I applied mine with a 2 inch

paint brush......that puts it on thicker than using a spray can. I had

to tape a piece of lath to the brush handle to reach some places down

low and at front of the motor.

There are other good products out there.....but I feel like the POR has

endured better than anything I previously used. It won't last forever

and it does cost a bit.....but I'm satisfied with it.

[JohnTeee]

Here's a shot of mine.......

Bob,

What's that round electrical component with the heavy cables up on the driver's side of the dash? Is it anything like the device next to my voltage regulator?

I have engine compartment envy!

Cheers!

John

[greg g]

I believe that is a battery shut off switch, that bob can controll for anti theft or extended storage.

[54Illinois]

What size is that can of POR?

[BobT-47P15]

To answer questions above........that is indeed a battery cutoff switch.

I simply mounted it in a hole already in the firewall due to having dual

heaters originally. I only use one heater now, on the passenger side.

That POR is like a pint can, I think.....it's fairly small.....seems like it

cost about $15 or maybe $20 - been a while since I bought it. That

paint spreads pretty well and a can goes farther than you may think.

I bought my last can or two from a place in Nashville, TN while I was

visiting down there. Others sell it......just check the net. My take is

that by brushing it on, it is thicker than what I could do with a spray

can...therefore it holds up longer. Bell housings and (I think) trannys

were also silver.

[54Illinois]

Thanks Bob. The going price for the pint is around $30 or so. Ebay has it $35 shipped. I thought the same with applying by brush, better coverage than the spray. I may order a can. I got the motor pulled, so I will crawl in the belly, scrub the tranny, and touch it up and make it pretty as well.