The main reason I want to know is because if it was painted along with the engine/bellhousing assembly, then the stovebolt screws which hold the gravel pan parts on would have been painted engine color. I was leaning towards what y'all are saying that it was originally black, but I haven't laid my eyes on bone stock AD in over 30 years and really didn't care back then.


1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission