Guest n1gzd Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Are they painted engine color or left metal colored?Rebecca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Straight eight Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 I think they are left metal color. At least that is what I did, see photo at left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_MrEarl Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Since the engines (1954-1955) are painted after total assembly I always assumed these nuts would be painted as are the gaskets etc. Other pieces such as the dash pot bracket and wire looms were added after the engine was painted so are not painted. Not 100% sure about that and hope someone who knows will correct me if wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_buick5563 Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Oh great,Yet another instance of my over restoration revealed. I painted my valve covers separately than my engine block so the gaskets show their natural color. Yes Rebecca, the whole engine was painted at once, they should be engine color.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Mike, I agree with you. I always paint the valve covers separate. They look neat'er with the gaskets natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest n1gzd Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I painted my covers separately so that I could do a better job. For now the gaskets will show. I suppose I could touch them up with a brush after I am sure I am not going to remove the cover.So I should not paint my oil, fuel, and vacuum lines right?Rebecca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_buick5563 Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Mr. Stoneberg?On 55's they were painted.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budd Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I believe MrEarl is correct, simply imagine a completed engine assembly (less carb, electricals, etc) being dunked in a vat of hit temp apple green paint and you get the mental picture.That said, I would still do what you folks are doing-- paint them separate. Seems more aesthetically pleasing to me. Not "correct", of course-- but if you want that level of correctness, you could also make sure that none of your panels are gapped perfectly, that that there is overspray all over the place underneath, and the appropriate amount of surface rust exists on your headers and pipes.My hat is off to those who aspire for the "correct" as-factory-assembled look. It must take an incredible amount of effort and research. Being a mere mortal, I'll go the easier "over restored" route <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howard Purvis Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Rebecca,The nuts on the valve and plug covers on your 1950 were not painted when it left the factory.HP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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