ChevyAsylum Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 I'm building one of the Parts Pack Caddy motors (as I understand it, they're closer to the 425/500 motors than the stated 354) for a street rod. I'd kinda like to paint the block and heads in the factory color...but I have no idea what that is. I don't have any problems with Chevy Orange, but the caddy mill has me stumped. Anyone know? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S10man Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 It depends on what year Cadillac Ray. Ones from the '50's and '60's were often blue. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Actually, the 371 was gold between 1959 - 60. While the 394 was green during the same period. I could not find info on the 351... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyAsylum Posted April 12, 2006 Author Share Posted April 12, 2006 Thanks for the info. Looks like I've got a wide range to select from. I may just "simulate" a 371 and paint it gold. That'd be kinda kool. Update: further research has shown that the 50s Caddy motors were 331, 365 and 390 CID. I can only guess that the 354 (per Revell) was a typo. I found a lot (well, relatively) of pics on the web of "Cadillac Engine Blue" colored motors...but none of any painted gold or green. Hmmm. I'll continue my search. Thanks again, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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