[groscap]

Anyone know the correct engine color for Chandler in 1923? My cylinder block did not have any paint left on it. The head was painted a light blue, but it looked like it had been repainted at some point.

[29 Chandler]

The engie color is a very light green. I had some paint matched from my 1929. They did an ok job of it. Pretty hard to match 80 year old dirty paint fragments. I could look up the code for you. Maybe someone else has a paint that is a better match to the original.

[groscap]

Is it similar to Packard Green?

[29 Chandler]

Yes I believe it is very close, but maybe lighter.

[29Chandler]

Jeff,
I was told Du Pont centari Acrylic enamel #YS542A
I have not purchased this paint yet, so I don't know the shade of it. This was passed onto me by Roger Chandler.
I will more than likely go with this color since no one seams to knows the exact color it should be.

If you find out more info, please share it with us!
Jerry Hill
29 Chandler 75
32 Ford Roadster
35 Chevy Delivery
41 International Woodie
56 Chevy Bel Air
63 Sunbeam Alpine
68 Camaro
69 Camaro RS

[1929Chandler]

Jeff as for your 23 I am not sure But the Du Pont Centari Acrylic Enamael YS542A matched my 29 8 Cyl. perfect.

[groscap]

Thanks for the code guys. Does the Dupont paint hold up to the heat on the engine block?

[1929Chandler]

Happy to help, My Dupont dealer said it would. I sure hope so!!!