Robert,My AutoPilot unit is also black and I believe it is the original unit. I don't think I've ever seen one in a 60 not painted black.
Tom 60 Crown----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob van der Es" <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 9:07 AM Subject: Re: IML: 59 413 engine color
Thanks Paul! Someone in the past has painted my Autopilot unit black then... Rob----- Original Message ----- From: "PAUL WENTINK" <randalpark@xxxxxxx>To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 2:53 PM Subject: Re: IML: 59 413 engine color1959, 1960, and 1961 engine colors should be as you describe, except the Auto Pilot is silver w/a red foil "Perfect Circle" label. I think the valve cover decals for '59 are different than the other two years, though.Paul W. -----Original Message----- From: Rob van der Es <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 1:22 am Subject: Re: IML: 59 413 engine color Hi David,Presuming that the 59 is similair to a 60 engine (both are the RB version) the main engine block is black.The intake manifold is also black, the airfilter housing is gold, the cruisecontrol housing (from Perfect Circle) is also black.My waterpump was re-newed so it is shiny metal (alu-look), but I guess it was originally black too.The black on my engine is semi gloss. I hope this helps you a little further in your rebuilding project.Speaking about rebuilding, was it difficult to find all the necessary parts?Since this is a RB block one could expect some difficulties I think..And, btw, do you have a good trick to remove that bolt that keeps the harmonic balancer on the crankshaft?I am in progress of replacing the timing chain of my engine, but are a little afraid to start cause everyone told me thatthis bolt is very hard to remove..Especially with the engine in the car, ofcourse I don't want to remove the engine for a relative "simple" job like replacing the timing chain!!Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: david carpenter To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 7:26 AM Subject: IML: 59 413 engine colorI am rebuilding my 413 and wondering about color. I understand the main engine block is black. Is the intake manifold black? I know the air filter is gold What about the cruise control housing? Is the water pump black? Was the black a gloss or semi gloss. Any help would be greatly appreciated. This is a great website for imperial owners and I really enjoy the quick feedback. Thank you, David Carpenter________________________________________________________________________More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com -----------------This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for theAdministrators should be sent to iml.webmonster@xxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com -----------------This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for theAdministrators should be sent to iml.webmonster@xxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm
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