1965 Lincoln 430 engine color

[jmk0303]

Hello.  Does anyone know the proper paint color for the '65 Lincoln?  I am working on the AMT Prestige convertible.  Looking online I have seen all black, all blue, & black with blue valve colors. I was leaning towards all black after seeing what appeared to be an unrestored one. But then another all original had an all blue engine. Did they change the color mid-year '65?

Any help would be appreciated.

Kind regards,

Joe

[Ace-Garageguy]

Lincoln forum topic: https://www.thelincolnforum.net/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?t=837

Quoting last post in the thread:       "1965 engines were painted black, and most likely a gloss black. This includes the air cleaner, block, heads, intake, oil pan, valve covers, fan blade, expansion tank, timing chain cover, and possibly other pieces. The exhaust manifolds however, were left unpainted."

More Lincoln forum: https://www.thelincolnforum.net/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?t=47035

Quoting:    " Black block valve covers, air cleaner, etc. No blue under the hood in a 65."

                  "All blue 65s are wrong. Changed by a previous owner.

The correct factory color is black. The rest of the engine bay is body color as they have been since 1958 (although engines were not necc. black before 1961 - I'm not sure about pre-61).

Starting in 1966 is when Ford started painting their engines and air cleaners blue."

..."a lot of people are someow compelled to paint them old ford blue. As Dans says, that started in 66. If you look at any of the show cars, you'll find they have black engines. As you said, you will find a lot painted blue and other colors, but those are mods made by previous owners either by lack of knowledge or personal preference for another color over originality."

Edited June 3, 2024 by Ace-Garageguy

[jmk0303]

Thank you Bill!  This is what I suspected but you response confirmed.  Much appreciated!

Regards,

Joe