Cadillac engine color

I'm trying to find the original engine color for the early Cad V8's. The OHV not the flatheads. The first one's were 331's weren't they? I recall seeing one somewhere that was a dark green with yellow or creme detail on the valve covers.

 

Every one I've seen is dark blue. The darkest of the Ford engine blues is close.

 

Yeah, Most seemed to be dark blue from the factory, but I've seen a couple motors and intakes that I believe to be original that were painted a gold color.

 

331 where a dark royal blue. the darkest high temp paint is pretty close.

 

The factory Cadillac color is Dark Blue. It is still available from Cadillac resto houses. The Eldorados used a Dark Blue block and Gold valve covers and Air cleaners. It is possible that some Eldo engines had been 100% gold, but I have not seen this verified and doubt it....

Hyfire

 

Blue? Puke! I guess I'll just use a little artistic license. Thanks for the help.

 

Check some old parts houses for Plasticoat Cadillac Blue spray cans - they might still have old stock. It's discontinued as near as I can tell. And I love that color ...
302

 

Here is all the right colors for your 390 Caddy. Remember to get the right Cadillac blue... it's not the same as the dark Ford blue.

-scott noteboom

> Cadillac Blue:
> Block
> Heads
> Transmission
> Valve covers (unless it is an Eldorad then it is gold)
> Transmission flywheel cover
> Crankcase ventilation tube
> Engine and transmission dipsticks
> Oil pans (engine and transmission)
> Engine valley cover
> Oil fill spout, but NOT the oil breather
> Water pump
> Oil filter bracket
> Oil filter housing [dm: 1959 only. Gold on Eldos]
> Power steering pump support bracket
> Lower pulley (harmonic balancer)
> Fan pulley (I have seen both blue and black) - [mine was definitely
> blue - dm]
>
>
> Gloss black: [dm addition to the original list]
> Radiator (check it's the correct Harrison, with raised lettering to
> the left of the cap)
> A/C & Heather fan blower and housing (or block-off plates if without
> A/C)
> Voltage regulator
> Distributor cap (black plastic, not painted)
>
>
> Semi-gloss black:
> Power steering pump & reservoir
> Power steering box
> Generator & bracket
> Distributor
> Air filter housing (unless it is an Eldorado then it is gold)
> Starter
> Master cylinder
> Brake booster (if Bendix)
> Fan
> Oil breather cap
> Hinge springs (Some are anodized cadmium)
> [dm addition:]
> Ignition coild (but the 60 has the brown top, dunno for 59)
> Battery tray
> Battery hold-down bracket
>
>
> Anodized cadmium (goldish)
> Hinges & supports
> Hinge springs (maybe - most I have seen are semi-gloss black
> Firewall brackets & hardware
> Hood latch & lock
> Cruise control mounting brackets
> Brake booster (if Morraine)
> Lots of bolts and washers
>
>
> Anodized silver
> Wiper motor
> Throttle relay & dashpot
> [dm addition:]
> Vacuum actuators
> AC bypass valve
> Washer jar mounting
> Front grille
> Generator "fan" blades
>
>
> Cast iron
> Fuel pump
> Fuel filter housing
>
>
> Bare metal [dm addition]
> Radiator cap
> Power steering pump cap
> Generator condenser
> Generator condenser clamp
>
>
> Washer jar lid is a dark gunmetal gray
>
>

 

Coopers Vintage has the paint you need (the correct dark Cadillac blue.) It's like $14 bucks per rattle can though.... www.coopersvintage.com

These guys are out of SoCal.

 

eastwood has high temp caddy blue, kinda pricey though

 

Heh, i work there.