1929 AC Engine Color

[paulbrook]

Hi folks

I am soon to start tidying up the engine to go in my 1929 AC.  Can anyone tell me what the color of the cylinder block and heads should be? From what little paint remains it seems to be a very dark gray, but that could have been daubed on anytime in the last 80 years or so.

Also there is evidence of silver paint on the aluminium castings - but my assumption is that they were left as bare metal.

 

Any help would be much appreciated and I will get some pictures and post them up here as work progresses.

[41chevy]

1 hour ago, paulbrook said:

Hi folks

I am soon to start tidying up the engine to go in my 1929 AC.  Can anyone tell me what the color of the cylinder block and heads should be? From what little paint remains it seems to be a very dark gray, but that could have been daubed on anytime in the last 80 years or so.

Also there is evidence of silver paint on the aluminium castings - but my assumption is that they were left as bare metal.

 

Any help would be much appreciated and I will get some pictures and post them up here as work progresses.

This is factory photo. Natural Aluminum casting color, Dark grey/Black on engine proper and Semi Gloss black on access covers and  accessories. 

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[paulbrook]

Excellent - many thanks!

Looks like the gray I have already is original and I can match it.