AMC Block Paint

[cj8lvr]

Where can you get it?
What brands have held up for y'all?
Was there only one AMC Blue used through the years or more?
Would this be a good choice: (http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=138&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=390&iSubCat=393&iProductID=138) Thanks.

[jeepsr4ever]

EN-66 is the right AMC blue..or at least the one I like and use. I cant tell what number that is on the can although the years seem right.

[cj8lvr]

Thanks MC.
Where have you gotten it from in the past?
You don't sell it do you?

[MoPedal]

Hey Jake, Eastwood is where I ordered mine. Don't believe it is exactly the correct shade for the original but it is as close as I have found. It is good quality paint for a spray can.

[cj8lvr]

Thanks Rick.
It sounds like that's the stuff to get.
We're not overly concerned about having the EXACT paint match but in the ball park will do just fine.

[tufcj]

The link you have there is for the turquoise color from 66-71, from 72 on, they used a more blue color, very similar to the "caravelle blue" AMC body color. Most paint shops can mix it and put it in spray cans. It doesn't have to be high temp, from the factory it was just plain old laquer.

Bob
tufcj

[JERSEYJOE]

THE PAINT I LIKE IS FROM MARTIN SEYMOUR. BOUGHT IT ON EBAY A WHILE AGO. I KNOW THAT THIS COLOR IS CORRECT ONLY FOR LIKE EARLY 70'S AMC AND THE LATER 401'S WERE RED, THEN DARK BLUE OR BLACK, BUT I LIKE THE AMX 390 COLOR SO I PAINT EVERYTHING I DO IN


http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l90/JERSEYJOE01/Picture794.jpg

[tufcj]

All of the 401s were blue except the ones the IH used. Those were red (I've heard for ease of ID). AMC started painting the blocks black after Mopar bought them in 87, by then the 401 was long gone.

Bob
tufcj

[CJim7]

I just bought a couple cans of Grabber Green hi-temp enamel. I feel rebelious. 8) :lo1l:

[tufcj]

The T/A Javelins had red 360s in them. I painted the 360 in my Jeep red, I tell people that it's a T/A block. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Bob
tufcj

[cj8lvr]

Thanks for all the help guys, here's how it turned out. I'm pleased. Diggin' these valve covers.
The paint came from Eastwood. I couldn't believe it but I was able to do the entire engine with one can! I thought it would take more.

http://www.rocketcityrockcrawlers.com/memberstuff/Jake/Pictures/ToddsJeepMisc/WithCoversOn.JPG

[CJim7]

Turned out nice :t:
what valve covers are those? Diggin em also.

[mkzmomo]

that engine turned out very clean looking, nice edelbroc valve cover too :lo1l:

[cj8lvr]

Turned out nice :t:
what valve covers are those? Diggin em also.

They are made by Edelbrock and sold right here at Bulltear:
http://www.bulltear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_35&products_id=128