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View Poll Results: Your favorite color for the engine
Traditional bronze 65 52.00%
Bright white 11 8.80%
Ford tractor blue 12 9.60%
Candy apple red 14 11.20%
Caterpillar yellow 2 1.60%
Something else (tell us!) 21 16.80%
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Old 08-12-2010, 08:28 PM
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Correction...I have a C&C 30, not 39....that was the beer interfering with my typing finger...engine compartment white.

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Old 12-01-2010, 03:51 PM
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Engine color

Rust...rust is a color!

Well if I had my drothers I'd paint it....any color but rust!
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Rustoleum High Temp Antique Copper... AKA BROWN
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Wish I had done something bolder...
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Old 12-02-2010, 10:02 PM
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Rigspelt, I noticed in the picture of your engine that you have replaced the thermostat housing nuts with chromed, extended nuts. where did you get them? The way the originals are set into the housing makes them difficult to torque. I like your solution.
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Old 12-02-2010, 10:17 PM
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Micah - That is one beautiful engine room. Regards, Hanley
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Old 12-03-2010, 09:49 AM
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"Off topic, On Target"

Yesterday I had the distinct honor of being able to spend a few hours with "N Dutton" (Neil) aboard his A4 powered, Catalina 30, "Kalina". From the gold colored engine (on topic) and througout his impeccably restored version of of the Cat 30, his talents are well well documented. I came away from our "gab" session with renewed enthusiasm about getting back to work on my own copy of that beloved boat. Thank's again Neil, and have a great holiday season.
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Old 12-03-2010, 10:12 AM
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I'll follow the off-topic lead but only briefly. Tom left me a CD of pictures that I'll start posting for him as soon as I digest it a little. In particular, watch for the most innovative timing system I've ever seen and a new take on coolant flow. Good stuff.

Thanks for the compliment Tom, enjoyed the visit as well.
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Old 12-03-2010, 07:31 PM
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You may have noticed that our pin-ups sport a variety of colors. Use the poll above to tell us your favorite color for the engine.
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Old 12-15-2010, 09:16 AM
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I painted my A4 Buick Blue, and black...all brass parts are clean. Once my fuel problem is fixed, I'll give the little puppy a name...maybe "Willy."
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Old 12-15-2010, 11:11 AM
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Thumbs up Re Pics...nice work

Just looking at the beauties in the pics...just makes a guy want to haul his engine for a paint job only....nice work on those engines !!
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Old 01-15-2011, 02:01 AM
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Smile something else

Mine's a real rusty color... except for the oil and grease.
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engine bronze

I found a hi-temp bronze metallic engine spray paint at Advance Auto Parts.
I don't have access to the paint can to give the color number but I can tell you it is a near perfect match to the original and can stand 650 degrees plus.
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I finally voted in this poll because today (drumroll in my head) I began painting my mill. Moyer bronze , but with bright red on a few parts that require frequent attention : dipstick , oil fill cap , and the little grease cup on the water pump. Very nice to be putting things back together.

Gotta learn to post pictures!
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I'm really digging on that Chevy Orange Red. That's where I'm going with mine.
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I actually voted differently when this poll first came out......I think the original color was how I voted. But I am going to leap out there with those other 8 nuts and choose white this time.
Why you ask?
First, I can see the motor way more better down in that dang hole it sits in. Anything to brighten up the area down there. Especially when you occasionally drop stuff.
Second, any issues like oil leaks, water leaks, etc. will be easier to spot.
Third, I already bought the paint.
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Butch, I've found much better results with Sailor Jerry mixed with either Coke or Coke Zero...your mileage may vary!! B)
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After the refit couple of years ago. Chev orange-red.
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Wink Nice!!

Holy smoke's Rigs. NICE JOB!! For you guys that don't know a C&C 27 he's done a nice job with battery relocation and layout and of course the paint job. Pop the steps and it's all there....well thought out. Good for you.
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Black with duplicolor ceramic chevy orange starter and alternator. real fly.
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What made this thread resurface? Not that there's anything wrong with that!

By now, most people here probably know what my color choice is.

I would post another pic, but I don't want to catch any grief for it.
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I dont' have a pic handy, but mine is fire engine red with yellow dipstick, oil fill cap and the "Oshkosh" manufacturer's stamp on the flywheel also in yellow.
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also... 0% caterpillar yellow. I'm disappointed to hear that. I think I recall an engine battleship grey with cat yellow accessories.

"real fly"... wishing I had made a flywheel pun now
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Here is Bill T's Engine. He is too shy to post it.
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What is the device attached to the carb?
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