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1968 318 Correct Engine Paint? #1677023
09/25/14 10:14 PM
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Is a dark red the correct color to paint the original 318 in my 68 Barracuda? It's painted turquoise right now but I believe that's for a big block. Thanks.


1968 Barracuda Fastback 318-2BBL 904 2.76 Frost Blue Survivor
1970 Roadrunner 440+6 BBL 727 AT 4.10 SG Dana Blue Fire Metallic
1971 Cuda 340-4 BBL 4spd 3.91 SG Curious Yellow
1972 Barracuda 318-2 BBL 904 AT 3.23 1 Legger Tor Red/White Vinyl Top
2007 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi AT Patriot Blue
2011 Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 Hemi 6spd 392 SG Triple Black
2014 Dodge Charger RT Max AWD 5.7 Hemi AT 305 Billet Silver
Re: 1968 318 Correct Engine Paint? [Re: TimS] #1677024
09/26/14 12:07 AM
09/26/14 12:07 AM
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Yes 68 318s were red.

Re: 1968 318 Correct Engine Paint? [Re: TimS] #1677025
09/26/14 12:19 AM
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Is a dark red the correct color to paint the original 318 in my 68 Barracuda? It's painted turquoise right now but I believe that's for a big block. Thanks.




Yes Red. Turquoise is for 68 big blocks and 69 340's...


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Re: 1968 318 Correct Engine Paint? [Re: Rhinodart] #1677026
09/28/14 11:35 PM
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Thanks for the replies !


1968 Barracuda Fastback 318-2BBL 904 2.76 Frost Blue Survivor
1970 Roadrunner 440+6 BBL 727 AT 4.10 SG Dana Blue Fire Metallic
1971 Cuda 340-4 BBL 4spd 3.91 SG Curious Yellow
1972 Barracuda 318-2 BBL 904 AT 3.23 1 Legger Tor Red/White Vinyl Top
2007 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi AT Patriot Blue
2011 Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 Hemi 6spd 392 SG Triple Black
2014 Dodge Charger RT Max AWD 5.7 Hemi AT 305 Billet Silver






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