426 Hemi "separator plate" color (colour)?

[Rodent]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

What color was the flat metal plate between the engine and bellhousing painted on a 4-speed 426 Hemi? Or for that matter, any 1960s MOPAR engine? Engine color, black, not painted, etc.? I realize that most of it isn't visible, but a little of it is behind the oil pan.

TIA

[Tyreman]

5 hours ago, Rodent said:

Ladies and Gentlemen,

What color was the flat metal plate between the engine and bellhousing painted on a 4-speed 426 Hemi? Or for that matter, any 1960s MOPAR engine? Engine color, black, not painted, etc.? I realize that most of it isn't visible, but a little of it is behind the oil pan.

TIA

it appears to be painted at the same time as the block...so exposed edge engine colour...if just a model of assembled engine? do not worry...HEMI orange.... just behind the oil pan i would think only where paint can reach? so some unpainted metal yes...but i am no expert! i know The muscle car modler talks about this in one video it sounds familiar so i think not much paint behind the oil pan?

Edited July 9 by Tyreman

[gtx6970]

There is no flat metal plate on 4 spd versions

 

There is a lower bell hsg shield ( engine color )  , But its NOT flat  

Edited July 9 by gtx6970

[Rodent]

Thanks Bill. I was hoping you would chime in.