Task Force truck engines are what I consider a darkish gray with a hint of blue. Quite different from the very dark gray I have seen on original 216s.
The 216 color, as it ages and loses its sheen, becomes a dead ringer for the color of oily road grime.
I had the fortunate opportunity to work on a true barn find '55.2. We carefully removed the significant amount of oily road grime from the valve cover which preserved the original paint. As we got through to the paint, it showed through as dark grey with a slight blue hue (not a dead ringer for oily road grime). We even were able to see the yellow 235 script painted on the side.
Last edited by 52Carl; 11/03/2021 2:01 AM.
