Correct Engine paint for 70' 350 buick

I need the correct engine paint code and color for a 1970 buick 350. I had read in a previous article that duplicolor code 1608 was the correct paint but when i went to the store the paint is a blue color. Any help would be great.

Thanks, Nick

 

Do a search here for buick red and you'll have plenty of good reading. Duplicolor and Krylon are both available. The Duplicolor DH1608 should have been correct.

Here's what I've come up with in the past:

http://www.v8buick.com/showpost.php?p=1308315&postcount=3

Devon

 

I think it's the right color if you are going to use spray cans. If you are going to spray it with a paint gun, I'm not sure what is closest.

 

Good point, Frank...I've always used cans myself so I never had to figure out a mix for the gun.

Nice engine compartment!

Devon

 

NAPA carries it.

 

I went with a 2000 GM 'Standard Red'. It's a bit more red and less purple than the Duplicolor. The early GS's appear to be more red than the Duplicolor anyway. A qt of single-stage urethane was about $25. Pics soon:bglasses:

 

I use International Tractor Red, it is virtually identical.