6 cylinder paint question

[mabbott]

Can someone tell me or refer me to information on what the correct paint scheme is for the 68 six cylinder. I know the block and valve cover is the dark Ford blue. I want to know what the intake/exhaust mainifold should be. If it should be a rust color.....I already have it.

 

[TheWolf]

I checked my book on the subject, but its a little unclear. The oil pan should aslo be that blue color also. According to it, the head and intake were bare metal, which explains the rust now.

 

[mabbott]

Thanks for the info. I was thinking about painting the intake/exhaust manifold the cast iron gray color since it shouldn't be Ford blue. Maybe just a waste of time since it may burn off anyways. I thought since I was taking it off to replace the manifold gasket I would clean it up a bit.

Anyone else have an opinion or experience with this topic?