1958 Ford engine paint colors

[Fortuna]

I have a 1958 Sunliner with the 352 engine. Id like the engine painted per original. Asking around I've gotten numerous answers. Can anyone point me to a judges guide or something definitive so I can see for a fact how this motor should be painted? Thank you

[Fortuna]

Also for reference would anyone have engine bay pics of an unrestored 58 Ford with the 352 engine?

[vintage1]

Check with Bill Hirsch Auto they sell engine paint and may be able to help with what the correct color should be for that year and engine, https://www.hirschauto.com 

[19tom40]

Bill Hirsch staff have been known to give incorrect answers.

 

Try this:  http://www.skyliner.org/forums/showthread.php?684-Correct-engine-color-for-59-352

[Laughing Coyote]

My 61 Mercury with a 352 came with a black block and turquoise air cleaner and valve covers. The 390 has black block and gold valve covers and air cleaner. The 332 should have a red color on the valve covers and air cleaner. This was so when a mechanic opened the hood of the car he knew what engine he was dealing with by the color combos. The Ford engines didn't change color until the mid 60's when they all went to Ford blue on everything.

 

Edited Saturday at 11:47 PM by Laughing Coyote (see edit history)