whats the correct blue for 1972 200

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  1. 73curtis

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    does anyone know the name of the correct engine blue for 1972 is there a paint code for it ,or can you just get it in spray can.
     
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    i forgot to put engine blue( sorry)
     
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    Duplicolor Ford Dark Blue DE1606...

    The engine color seems to have varied slightly some years but it basically correct for all engines starting 1966 through the '70s...
     
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    I see duplicolor also has a blue called old ford blue which is a little lighter then dark blue,not sure which one I like better
     
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    The old Ford Blue was for valve covers & air cleaners on certain early/mid '60s engines(thru '65) used on 144, 221, 260, 352, maybe others while the blocks were black... In my opinion a Ford engine painted totally this color looks like ass, could be a Chevy or Chrysler...
     
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    Yep....that would help. :D
     
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    I like the Ford red for the engines also.
     
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    I'm going to go with the dark blue, thanks for info
     
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    Looks awesome Eric!
     
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    Here is my engine that I am putting in my 71 Mav with Ford red.
     

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    The correct color was more of a medium Ford blue like this shroud

    shroud_01.jpg

    I use Corporate Blue when I painted my engine.

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