Engine color in '72 Mach 1

[likesoldjunk]

Can anyone tell me the correct color code for the
engine in a '72 Mach 1 ? Also if you could describe
the color.

I picked up a can of 'Ford Blue' engine enamel, which
is sort of a sky blue, but the remnants of paint on
mine is a deeper blue, anmost the color of the Stangnet
Banner on this page.

 

[stangkid88]

The color should be 'Ford Corporate Blue'

I found this article on mustangmonthly.com - http://mustangmonthly.com/howto/173_0308_paints_engines/index2.html

page 3 has correct color codes for '69-'73 engine color codes as well as tips for painting the engine

I hope this helps

 

[likesoldjunk]

Hmm. My paint was 1601, which is the light blue. Thanks
for the article, but it's a little confusing. They talk about
the named colors, but then identify the paint as 'Light &
Dark' blue...

I'll go after the darker 1606 stuff.... but that picture you
included sure looks like the lite bule to me...

 

[likesoldjunk]

Well, I went and got a can of Corportate Blue, Ford Dark Blue, or 1606,
depending on who you're talking to. It's obviously the right color, and
looks great ! Thankks for the help !