Pink would be fine for a driver Jim, what some of the guys are afte here is accurate restoration work, that's the only reason we blow so much wind around on the subject.
Teckle, the thermostat housing would have been installed when the engine was shipped
into the assembly plant so yes, it would be the same color as the engine.
Gene, much of this, such as all the tin work was painted back in 2005 or 12,000 miles
ago. Filling Station gray rattle cans, lasted pretty good so far don't cha' think?
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