Thanks Justin, some good shots of that engine would really be helpful in settling the
"What was the original color of a Stovebolt engine" debate that has gone on forever.
You're quite correct in your observation of the grease preserving the unseen parts of your
truck. When you get it all cleaned up, that's when you will start to see old man rust lift his
ugly head, that is, if you don't get some paint over it right away. Other than the engine
paint, the entire driveline and front axle came from the factory un-painted, they were just
bare metal.
There are many different views about how an original vehicle should be handled. At one
end there are those that believe they should be left completely as is with the dings, dents,
rust and all. At the other end are guys that want to restore them back to the showroom
condition. I'm sort of in the later group, I like the things that I own to look nice. Not to
mean that I want them to be concourse show quality but as it would have been in the day
if it was a well cared for vehicle in regular daily use.
Whatever direction you decide to go in please make a point to document with as many
photos as you can what it was like originally before you make any changes. And don’t
Bogart those pictures only to show them to family and close friends. Pass them around
and share them with the rest of the world so they can see what original really looked like.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL
Last edited by Denny Graham; 03/23/2013 5:19 AM.
