I have searched through a few very knowledgeable threads regarding original engine paint colors, but I'm curious about what lies beneath the crust of baked on oil and grime on mine. Through use of a small child (my own I hasten to add..)I have managed to get a reasonable picture of the casting numbers, which to my eye reads B9AE6015B. The number above it is OE10:3 so I think its probably the original engine (1960). Now when you look at the photo, is the block painted gold with years of crud over it, or black with a gold reflection in places from the camera flash ? The original air cleaner and valve covers are also painted a yellow/ gold color. If the block was painted yellow / gold does that have any significance (color change signifying a rebuild ?), or does it just mean that someone got bored with a tin of gold paint a few years ago. From what I have read there was never a factory engine in a Thunderbird painted gold.
Any ideas / conspiracy theories welcome
Thanks
Jon
Any ideas / conspiracy theories welcome
Thanks
Jon
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