'67 Engine Compartment

Jake_67 · 01-06-2002, 11:08 AM

I pulled the engine (289) on my '67 for a rebuild. The motor looks cherry now but under the hood needs some TLC.
I need to re-paint the engine compartment.
My question is this. What kind of paint do I use? Where do I buy it and what finish is it.
I know that it is black and appears to have a satin finish.
Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jake

Gearhead999 · 01-06-2002, 04:41 PM

You're right it is a semi-gloss black. You can buy it in spray cans, but I've never seen it by the quart. Though they might make it.

If it were me, I would have it custom mixed and use a two part paint for durablity.

I need to do that to my 68 too. Just hate to pull it all apart and remove all the componets and wiring from under the hood so a good job can be done.

This is also the time to fill in any unwanted holes in the aprons and firewall. Also, get the right bolts.

01-06-2002, 11:08 AM	#1
Jake_67 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1	'67 Engine Compartment I pulled the engine (289) on my '67 for a rebuild. The motor looks cherry now but under the hood needs some TLC. I need to re-paint the engine compartment. My question is this. What kind of paint do I use? Where do I buy it and what finish is it. I know that it is black and appears to have a satin finish. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Jake

01-06-2002, 04:41 PM	#2
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	You're right it is a semi-gloss black. You can buy it in spray cans, but I've never seen it by the quart. Though they might make it. If it were me, I would have it custom mixed and use a two part paint for durablity. I need to do that to my 68 too. Just hate to pull it all apart and remove all the componets and wiring from under the hood so a good job can be done. This is also the time to fill in any unwanted holes in the aprons and firewall. Also, get the right bolts. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

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