Engine color - as in paint...for a '70 RR

[62BT409]

the car is a 383 and I would like to know the color that is supposed to be on the engine. I just replaced the radiator hoses and thermostat and cleaned up the goose neck. Painted it Chrysler (Hemi) Orange....wow was that off color...but not really bad but noticeable. So a paint code number or name would be great.
Thanks

 

[A31PKG]

I'm fairly certain Street Hemi Orange was used 69-71? Maybe to '72? Non-A/C of course...

 

[Big John]

There's two Hemi oranges. The later cars 68(?) and up is more red and the earlier is closer to a true orange.

I think you really need to use one brand for the whole engine to actually get a match.

 

[62BT409]

John

No doubt to do the entire engine would do the trick.......but at this point, that is out of the question. I will search some Chrysler colors and see what they say and what I can come up with

 

[nicanor]

http://www.turbinecar.com/misc/enginecolor.htm

or

http://www.moparsonsale.com/color_engine.php



Maybe these links will help you.

Thanks,
Barry

 

[62BT409]

I found this also...also great for paint codes for the cars

http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=76

 

[69hemibeep]

Jim, when does your little A-body grace the news stand and which magazine ?

 

[62BT409]

Both mags told me that it will be anywhere from 6 months to 2 years. It will be in Mopar Muscle and Hemmings Muscle.
Thanks for asking

 

[moparchris]

I found Plastikote chevy orange is pretty close to the 68 up Hemi Orange. Magazines are funny. Car Craft took pics of my C*maro about 5 years ago, have yet to see it.

 

[moparstuart]

I found Plastikote chevy orange is pretty close to the 68 up Hemi Orange. Magazines are funny. Car Craft took pics of my C*maro about 5 years ago, have yet to see it.

seen one you seen then all :jester: :jester: oh except for the pink thing in florida :acme:

 

[ALX69RR440]

Is the Roadrunner 383 considered an HP/Police motor?

 

[ACME A12]

Is the Roadrunner 383 considered an HP/Police motor?

It was the highest performance 383 @ 335 horse. The 330 horse version would actually be the HP engine - also used on the RR when equipped w/ A/C. Covered quite a few times on here in various threads.

Here's a nice side by side comparison:
http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/ima ... ng0013.jpg

 

[ALX69RR440]

Is the Roadrunner 383 considered an HP/Police motor?

It was the highest performance 383 @ 335 horse. The 330 horse version would actually be the HP engine - also used on the RR when equipped w/ A/C. Covered quite a few times on here in various threads.

Here's a nice side by side comparison:
http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/ima ... ng0013.jpg

Thank you. Ok so, It should be painted Hemi orange like the HP motor?

 

[ACME A12]

Thank you. Ok so, It should be painted Hemi orange like the HP motor?

You're welcome. Yes, Hemi Orange. Only the A/C-equipped engines were turquoise in '69.

 

[ALX69RR440]

Thank you. Ok so, It should be painted Hemi orange like the HP motor?

You're welcome. Yes, Hemi Orange. Only the A/C-equipped engines were turquoise in '69.

Great, thank you.

 

[62BT409]

Finally got the paint...Street hemi orange is the color that I needed.

 

[moparstuart]

Finally got the paint...Street hemi orange is the color that I needed.

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