Paint: Stude engine colors

[Seanpcola]

Hi folks,

What is the correct engine block and valve cover colors for a 1953 Commander w/V8?

TIA,

Sean

[41 Frank]

Olive green engine block with black valve covers.

[kmac530]

Not to hi-jack, but to save another thread, what color is a '52 Commander 232 V8 motor color?

Mine is a transplant into my 2R truck but I would like it as close to OE as possible. Right now it is kind of a silver green color.

[41 Frank]

Same as 1953, olive green block and black valve covers

Not to hi-jack, but to save another thread, what color is a '52 Commander 232 V8 motor color?

Mine is a transplant into my 2R truck but I would like it as close to OE as possible. Right now it is kind of a silver green color.

[9echo]

Interesting, the engine in my 48 Champion is almost without paint, but what I can find seems to bronze.
Any ideas?

[mbstude]

All of those late 40's and early 50's engines should be this color.

The chrome bits aren't stock.

[StudeRich]

Interesting, the engine in my 48 Champion is almost without paint, but what I can find seems to bronze.Any ideas?

Sure, here's a couple:
Most likely just a Auto Garage or rebuilder rebuilt or overhauled engine repainted by them or the owner.

But, you may want to check out the Engine Number. many times a Aluminum Silver later engine '58 to '61 V-8 or in this case a flathead Six from '58 to '60, will after a few years of engine heat, look a bit gold or bronze colored.

[Seanpcola]

OK, Thank you, Sort of hard to see in the photo but looks a little military OD green or maybe the color of zinc chromate primer?

[rockne10]

Available in quarts or rattle cans from Stude vendors; pretty much a Bell Telephone green. Just a tad darker than olive drab and, not the least bit drab.

[paintim613]

More pictures in my signature thread of this engine.

[kmac530]

Nice looking paintim.
What color should the OD trans be?

[StudeRich]

Nice looking paintim.
What color should the OD trans be?

Studebaker Bell Housings and Transmissions use the Engine Color.

[studegary]

The engine block color is the same as 30 weight motor oil was at that time and earlier. That is one reason for the color. I find that what is sold for Packard engines is the correct color.

[Jim B PEI]

The engine block color is the same as 30 weight motor oil was at that time and earlier. That is one reason for the color. I find that what is sold for Packard engines is the correct color.

"That is one reason for the color"
Made my day! Thank you Gary!