Engine color for a 1949 Ford F-3 pickup. Can this be right?

Hello gentlemen,

I am new (as of 5 minutes ago) to your AACA. Every Google search that sent me to AACA had great answers from knowledgable people. AACA must be a great club.

My question is this: I just bought a 1949 Ford F-3 pickup/farm truck from my cousin in Iowa. I think it's a solid and pretty original truck. It has a flathead V8. But, look at the engine is these pictures. Can that be the right engine color for a 1949 Ford F-3 truck? It seems to be a bluish green like an aqua green??

Please advise. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

John

PS: I hope I attached these pictures okay. I don't know how to view a reply to this question so here is my email address: jyakel@scrtc.com

Try the early Ford V8 forum for this but you may have to go to Fordbarn or the early Ford V8 club

Dave,

Thank you for your good advice. I shall persue as you have suggested.

Sincerely,

John

I believe the turquoise is the correct color for the trusck engine. Passenger cars for 49 thru 53 I remember being copper colored.

Bob,

Thank you for your input regarding the correct engine color of my 1949 Ford pickup F-3. What is interesting (and may be just a coincidence) is that the "Ford" on the hubcaps is painted in the same color green.

Sincerely,

John