Guest Posted July 6, 2002 Share Posted July 6, 2002 While shopping for suppliers of Buick green engine paint, I discovered a listing for Buick turquoise engine paint. I am now unsure of what is the correct color for the 401 in my 1963 Riviera. Is it green or turquoise? Thanks in advance.<P>Michael S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2002 Share Posted July 6, 2002 I looked at a 63 Riviera a couple years ago and took photos of it when I was seriously considering buying it.<P>I questioned the correct color of the engine myself.<P>This engine had silver painted valve covers. The photos do not show the rest of the engine very well. The air cleaner is red with the Riviera script closest to the firewall and Wildcat 445 towards the front of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B Posted July 6, 2002 Share Posted July 6, 2002 My 63 401 Riv engine is silver as well. It has never been pulled and is #s matching. I am not sure how widely it was used, but I know it was common in the 63 Riv for both the 401 and 425. I am sure somone from the ROA has the details.<p>[ 07-06-2002: Message edited by: Steve B ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palbuick Posted July 6, 2002 Share Posted July 6, 2002 I believe that the 63 Riveria motors were all painted silver. this was the only year of this color, reguardless of engine size.<BR>The standard 4021s were a greenish color. The other color was red on the GS 401s and the 1966 425s.<P>JimSchilf / palbuick@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2002 Share Posted July 7, 2002 Thanks guys,<P>Wow, silver! I had no idea that was a possibility. My engine is not a good guide. I have no idea if it has been swapped. It is part green and part Ford blue!! <BR>Michael S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2002 Share Posted July 11, 2002 I just found my dealer info sheet,dated 1-25-63. It states 4400 & 4800 engs are blue.4600 -401 is blue,4600 425 is silver.All 4700 engines are silver.All silver engines had red crinkle paint air cleaners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 12, 2002 Share Posted July 12, 2002 The correct engine color for the 63 Riviera is SILVER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 I'm not sure about your car, but I have a 65 Electra with a 401 and it's color is "Buick Green". I obtained some spray cans from Year One and the color matched perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2002 Share Posted August 23, 2002 According to the BCA Judging Handbook the color of a 63 Riv engine is silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted August 23, 2002 Share Posted August 23, 2002 This is a situation where having correct information is important. Even the same size engine could be painted differently with differently colored accessory items (air cleaner, valve covers, etc.) depending on which body of car it was installed in and even what production year, obviously.<P>This is where the sales/service literature will come in extremely handy as will the BCA Judging Manual. There's some great information in that one documnent!<P>Know what you are buying as it was proven several years ago that even established and respected paint vendors can make mistakes on what engine color goes where and when. Sometimes things are more tricky than they might be expected to be. I believe that Norb has the correct information in this case with the BCA Judging Manual also figuring into the deal too.<P>Does anyone still make the red krinkle paint? I know it's still available in black.<P>Enjoy!<BR>NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2002 Share Posted August 23, 2002 I believe I saw some red krinkle paint in<BR>an Eastwood catalogue awhile back. You could try <A HREF="http://www.eastwood.com" TARGET=_blank>www.eastwood.com</A> and do a search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted August 23, 2002 Share Posted August 23, 2002 Thanks, Ray.<P>NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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