1968 Cyl head color?

[aemoo28]

What is the correct color for our cyl heads? My machine guy painted them black. Should they be Ford Blue?

 

[Doug]

I think that they should be blue. I also think that if you look in the "search" box and type in "heads color" many threads will pop up.

Good Luck

 

[franklinair]

Plasticoat #224 for the entire engine block & heads & pan. Carried by most Mustang suppliers.

Neil

 

[robert campbell]

I am a poof can Krylon guy. So I have a selection of Ford "light blue" or Ford "dark blue". I personally like the light blue color. What is most correct?

Rob

 

[gazrox]

Here ya go - a good article from Mustang Monthly

http://www.mustangmonthly.com/howto/173_0308_paints_engines/index.html

Gary

 

[franklinair]

The closest correct color for ALL '68 V8's is the Krylon 224. Sorry Rob, the light blue is WRONG:sad:

Neil (van Gogh) Hoppe:smile:

 

[PNewitt]

There was a variation with the Ford Blue colors for the engines, etc., in '68.

It varied from factory to factory, and there was a blue shade change during production.

So, you're both right (but the darker blue is right for the GT/CS production period and factory).

I'll have the details in the book...

Paul N.

 

[franklinair]

I believe you'll find that MCA judging will go for the Plasticoat 224 blue. Jeff Speegle could confirm this.

Neil

 

[J_Speegle]

I believe you'll find that MCA judging will go for the Plasticoat 224 blue. Jeff Speegle could confirm this.

Neil

Yes for small blocks (for FE's - different engine assy plant I like a darker blue) I like the Plasticoat for a rattle can found it closer to original engine colors I have compared chips to. JMHO