Author Topic: 1968 280 SL motor Paint  (Read 3354 times)

NolaWrench504

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1968 280 SL motor Paint
« on: January 17, 2016, 14:40:19 »
I'm in the process of finishing a restoration on a 1968 280 SL What are the correct colors and paint for the engine block,valve cover,intake,etc. Any assistance regarding this matter is greatly appreciated
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Jonny B

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Re: 1968 280 SL motor Paint
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2016, 16:35:31 »
The block is black, the intake and valve cover are natural (slightly matte, NOT shiny) aluminum. Use the main search function (the one in the same line as "Home, Help, etc..." there is quite a trove of information about the proper finishes, clamps, and such. Also many pictures.

Check out Pagoda Notes, Vol 9 no 2 (available to full members from the technical manual pages - scroll down to the premium content links) for detailed information on how the main search function works
Jonny B
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mario

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Re: 1968 280 SL motor Paint
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2016, 13:53:41 »
Nolawrench,
Where is your shop?  I also live in New Orleans and own a '69 Pagoda. 

NolaWrench504

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Re: 1968 280 SL motor Paint
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2016, 15:31:16 »
My shop is located at 710 Aris Ave , Metairie LA 70005  Directly behind Royal China Restaurant on Veterans Blvd.My # 504-358-4069 Email, nolamotorworks@gmail.com
Thank you
Mike

NolaWrench504

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Re: 1968 280 SL motor Paint
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2016, 15:32:29 »
Thank you for your reply  greatly appreciated,
Mike