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Hudson gold engine color?
  • 402Bowtie
    Posts: 69Greasemonkey
    This topic has been discussed in the past but I seem to have problems finding specific information when I do a search. I apologize for having to ask this question again.

    What is the gold paint code or name for the 52-53 engines? Either in a spray can or other wise?

    Also what is the gray paint code or name for the rockers, rear view mirror, convertible frame parts, etc.

    Thanks for your help. Bill
  • Park_WPark_W
    Posts: 2,053Platinum Member
    It's Dupli-Color engine paint, color is "Universal Gold." It's a good match to the original. The rockers are an aluminum color known as "Argent" or "Argent Silver." You may have to go to an automotive paint store for it. The mirror, top mechanism, etc. are a different color from that.

    In case you need the silver that's used in the instrument panel, around the clock and speedo, in the grooves around the glove box, etc., Eastwood's silver carburetor spray paint is an exact match. I even did some "spotting" with it on my original pieces, and you can'e see where it was spotted.
  • 402Bowtie
    Posts: 69Greasemonkey
    Thanks Park. So the mirror and top mechanism are different yet? Does anyone know the color of those parts? I recall in a discussion a few years ago that Bill Albright talked about a "Dove Gray"? But I can't seem to find that discussion.

    I do need to do those dash parts also, so thanks for the Eastwood lead.
  • ScottFitzgeraldScottFitzgerald
    Posts: 189Hitchhiker
    Was this the Dove Gray discussion you were after?
    http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/comment/120495#Comment_120495
  • 402Bowtie
    Posts: 69Greasemonkey
    No, sorry that's not it. They were talking about the color of the top mechanism and some other parts. Thanks for trying Scott. Just thinking, would it make a difference with spelling of Gray-Grey? I would think having Dove in the search it would bring it up either way but I wasn't able to find it.
  • ScottFitzgeraldScottFitzgerald
    Posts: 189Hitchhiker
    @402Bowtie - yes, different spelling = different search results. Other dove grey/gray mentions:
    http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/27575/paint-code-for-48-49-conv-frameheader/p1
    http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/5908/49-conv-top-question/p1
    http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/151490/finally-shooting-some-paint/p1
  • 402Bowtie
    Posts: 69Greasemonkey
    Hey Scott you're the man!! Those were the ones I was looking for!! Thanks! Bill
  • ScottFitzgeraldScottFitzgerald
    Posts: 189Hitchhiker
    No worries Bill. For the record, this is how I found them. I went to Google, and used this search string:

    site:classiccar.com/forum dove grey

  • Park_WPark_W
    Posts: 2,053Platinum Member
    Bill, here are a couple shots of mine ... all original.
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    2048 x 1360 - 139K
  • 402Bowtie
    Posts: 69Greasemonkey
    Thanks Park! One of these days I'll be looking at my 52 the same way. My brother is working on a 52 Hornet convertible also, except his is missing a few parts,ouch!! He keeps looking, and slowly is picking up a few parts here and there. Thanks for all your help. Bill
  • RonSRonS
    Posts: 611Platinum Member
    57 Olds gold from Bill Hirsh is a good match.
  • 402Bowtie
    Posts: 69Greasemonkey
    Bought the "Universal Gold" this morning and painted the engine today, looks great! One step closer to having her running. This is gettin fun!!
  • SuperDaveSuperDave
    Posts: 2,377Platinum Member
    The last time I lookednfor the universal gold at Advance Discount Auto Parts here in Fl. it was not on the shelf. The clerk said it was discontinued due to low sales. Maybe just discontinued from thier inventory?
  • Park_WPark_W
    Posts: 2,053Platinum Member
    Same for Pep Boys here. NAPA still has a place on the shelf for it, though it's often empty. But they can get a couple of cans for me overnight.
  • hudsontechhudsontech
    Posts: 4,043Platinum Member
    Yes, low sales can get a product out of a store in a heart beat. Inventory is money - back in the day that wasn't so important. Good thing - there wouldn't be enough parts left to overhaul a door on a Hudson if that policy had been in effect back in the days. Just think of the vast horde of Hudson parts that were being uncovered almost weekly back in the 60's and 70's - and some of those parts, while less and less, are still being sold today, tho most stashes have dwindled 50 years later.

    Hudsonly,
    Alex Burr
    Memphis, TN
    http://www.hetclub.org/
    http://hetclub.org/burr/lithomepage.htm
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