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proper motor colors #144089 08/28/2005 5:26 PM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 212 Northern Virginia B Bakerallen Shop Shark
Bakerallen Shop Shark B Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 212 Northern Virginia	what were the original engine colors in 1953? Allen

Re: proper motor colors #144090 08/28/2005 5:42 PM
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Baldy Member B Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,029 Glide, Oregon	Dark gray, sometimes referred to as dark gray/blue on manual transmission trucks. The Filling Station and Chevs of the Forties have the correct paint.

Re: proper motor colors #144091 08/29/2005 3:35 AM
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Bakerallen Shop Shark B Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 212 Northern Virginia	Thanks for the info. Allen

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