Thanks a bunch Steve. When I first sprayed the Krylon that I originally got from Chevs of the 40‘s I thought they had sent me a bad batch cuz it was so dark. But now, the longer I look at it the lighter it gets!!! Anyway, there are so many reliable sources that confirm that the original paint was that dark that now I’ve been converted.
Seems like there is always something new to learn, I’m somewhat surprised that there is a primer under the paint. That’s the first time I’ve seen that on the engine. Since the complete engine would have been sprayed at the same time that would indicate that the block should also have a black primer on it, no??? Or maybe there was some sort of an E’coat on the sheet metal covers before they were added to the bare block???
The logo is still missing the details that I was looking for, that is the middle letters Don. And the logo letters were rather thick and fuzzy compared to the original ones on mine (top), which are thinner and crisper even though most of the paint has worn off. Also take notice that although much of the paint is missing from mine there is no E’coat or primer showing through. Mine is a 1950, Steve’s is a ’52, which might account for the differences.
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2775567740098611668ohRIau http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2775567740098611668ohRIau Being the argumentative type Tim, I’d have to disagree with ya on the mixing of the paint. They were using standard formulas that were being supplied by their outside vendors and batch to batch were in all likely hood fairly uniform in color. I’ve got a nephew now that is doing CNC work for a vendor that supplies GM and they are really nit-pickers about every little detail being spot on, and very tight tolerances. They won’t accept any variation. Thru the 50’s, our industrial machine was running at it’s absolute best mostly new equipment and tooling in the plants because of the war effort. The auto industry was at the top of the pile and pretty much dictated their specs to their suppliers. Most small businesses back then were very service orientated and landing a contract with GM was akin to grabbing the brass ring.
Ah those little details!!!!
Thanks again Steve for your trouble.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL
