I just finshed putting a 360 Magnum together for my '75 Dodge 4x4. Even though I'm running a newer style small block I'm trying to stay somewhat period with it's appearance. I'm even painting the aluminum intake. I picked up some "Chrysler Blue" from O'Riellys and sprayed a few things. These things happen to be next to some areas that I had painted with the last of a can of Mopar Performance Paint P4349217. The blue from O'Riellys is darker and it seems to match the paint on a 440 I have in the corner. I believe I have seen this color used before, but I want to make sure I'm staying true to my goal of staying close to factory. Any thoughts?

there are two different mopar "blue" colors. Small blocks in the early 70s were actually a light blue color. The older big block color was more of a turqoise, but the rattle cans I've found of it still call it "Chrysler Blue". Someone else will likely chime in with some actual part numbers.

Yes I know of the turquoise as well, had a late 60s 383 or 2 that were that color. I think the darker blue was like '72 or '73 and up. I have only found one mention of it on the internets and the guy said it's a mystery color. Here is a link and quote.

http://www.dippy.org/forum2/index.php?topic=106.0

"Blue - (No Mopar number) (Color code never appeared in manuals)
Slightly darker than the standard blue used on the 70's LA engines. Paint also turned Turquoise with heat. Even Galen Govier does not have a spec for mixing. This paint was used on a lot of 340' and other LA engines in late 69. Most restorers use Blue Mopar P4349217 (above) to repaint and
the judges agree."

Btw, thanks for the input Stealthwedge.

Here is the 69 Blue. Not sure if the 70's era blue was the same.

Granted, this is not original paint, but it seems to be nearly identical to the color that was on the engine to begin with. '72.

I do believe that is the blue. I had a brainstorm and took some carb spray and a rag to the original motor that is still in the truck......and it's THAT blue.

Can't remember where the engine builder got it, but IIRC, it was some rattle can stuff. i don't think it was from the dealership, though. Might have been Napa, but it wasn't that long ago, not more than a year before the pic.

Attached is a pic of my motor with rattle trap paint. It is chrysler blue from Plastisol. I believe it looks pretty close to the blue motor i compared it too. It maybe a tad lighter but as it ages they get a bit darker anyway. I would suggest clearing over it. Some will say don't do it it will look to shiny I haven't found that to be the case and cleaning up and spills is much easier. If you look closely at mine you may find a aluminum piece or two as well.

Here is a pic of the can it was Plastikote not Plastisol and it is number 232

Since I can't find Chrysler Corporated Blue locally, and those things are not posible to import easilly I simply went with ANTIQUE FORD BLUE what is available everywhere down here made by a local manufacturer, and BTW looks to be the same or allmost the same



http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7603.0;attach=12680;image

I also used Plastikote 232 on my 360 Aspen. It does a nice job.

Looks like I got it right!! Thanks for the replies!! All I need now is a balancer, waterpump, and a balanced flexplate and then I'm ready to rock!!