59 Imperial engine color was Re: IML: Engine rebuilding

["Phil" <hill7jack6@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think I'd go with silver, but if you've cleaned the block, maybe the best idea would be to check in all the recesses and see what color paint is left over. Even on a hot tanked block, occasionally there'll be some paint left over. Also, on any brackets that were bolted to the block or cylinder head, sometimes the pressure of the bolt will transfer the paint from the block to the bracket and leave a little paint on the bracket. Maybe a lil detective work is in order, and maybe some 59 Imp owners can chime in with some additional info.

Phil <><

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From: ken cleversy

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Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 12:38 AM

Subject: IML: Engine rebuilding

Just spent a good amount of time searching through the website, because I am getting the engine rebuilt on my 59 Crown Imperial. Still trying to decide if I should paint the block silver or black. Any sugestions? I want to keep it as true to stock as I can.

I also found a question asking the ballpark estimate of a rebuild, so I felt I would share the rundown of keeping my precious 59 going. The website said in 2002 it was a touch over $2k.
I am also getting electronic ignition hidden away so it looks stock, and a recored radiator, So after all is said and done; including the rebuild I am looking at $3,207.70 here in San Diego.

I feel it is well spent, after all a 45 year old car with 115,000 miles needs a little pampering ;-)