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I have an original 1955 Chev 265 V-8 with the optional oil filter. This filter canister (according to all the pictures in the books), was painted a light blue color. Does anyone know what color this is (name, code, etc.) and where I can find a small quantity. One spray can should be enough. Thanks.
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Willwood Engineering
Wilwood Engineering designs and manufactures high-performance disc brake systems.
Wilwood Engineering, Inc. - 4700 Calle Bolero - Camarillo, CA 93012 - (805) 388-1188
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Backyard Mechanic
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Grease Monkey
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The 6 filters were black form the factory, blue orange if dealer or home installed, the decals were different also. Don
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Grease Monkey
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I know it has been a while, but what did you end up doing about the blue oil filter paint? I have the exact same question.
Thank you,
Dennis
1955 Bel Air
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When I was trying to figure it out I was told to use Ford Engine Blue from a parts store.
See you Touring the Back Roads
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If the filter was orderd from the factory as an option it was black, 6 or 8 cylinder. All the Avis reat-a-cars had them.
The Ford blue is aboout as close as you can get. It was used on 6 Cyl. oil filters from 1950-1961 (1962 6 came with a factory filter and was black) as wel as the 1955 dealer installed filter.
Gene Schneider
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Grease Monkey
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Sounds like Ford blue it is. Thank you very much.
Any advice on the engine fan/pulley? It is black, but not sure if it should be flat/satin/gloss etc.
Thank you again and Merry Christmas to all,
Dennis
1955 Bel Air
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Backyard Mechanic
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I believe there are two ford engine blue colors. One is lighter than the other. Hope this is helpful.
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The fan pully was kind of between gloss and semi. Semi is generally used.
Gene Schneider
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