1955 Mercury


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By rovison - 16 Years Ago
I'm overhauling my 292 engine for a 1955 Mercury and I can't find out the correct factory paint colors for the engine and components. Can anyone help me or tell me who to ask?
By 56 big window - 16 Years Ago
John Mummerts website i believe has that info plus a whole lot more . Ford -y-block.com

 Have Fun , Frank

By petew - 16 Years Ago
I am restoring a 1956 Merc and had the same question so I did a little research, here is what I came up with...

1955 - Yellow or Cream and Tan

1956 - Gold block with Blue air cleaner and valve covers

The paint is available in spray cans from Classic Mercury ( classicmercury.com )

I couldn't stand the 56 colors so I painted mine Ford Red wit Argent Silver air cleaner and valve covers.

Pete

By speedpro56 - 16 Years Ago
The 56 mercs block was gold w/blue air cleaner & valve covers when using carter carb. Argent air cleaner & valve covers when using holley carb. Stick shift 215 HP 312s got the reddish air cleaner & valve covers (holley) equipped.
By cbass139 - 16 Years Ago
I dont think John's site has any color info unless you look at the pics and try to figure it out from them.  I have been trying to find out the original color of my 58 truck 292.  It is a yellowy orangy redy color that I know is the original color but cant find a code for or a way of getting it.  I love that ford made the block such a contrasting color to the outside of the vehicle it really makes the engine jump when you open that hood.
By cbass139 - 16 Years Ago
This is the color I am talking about and you can see it is very orange but is original ford, in person it has a light yellow tint to it.
By rovison - 16 Years Ago
Thanks for all the HELP guys !! The color is Yukon Yellow   Dupont paint code 16  & Classic Mercury does have it.
By Terry Flannery - 16 Years Ago
Yellow engine with white valve covers and red letters on it if a 198 HP engine. If not the 198 HP engine with daul exhaust valve covers s/b black.
By John Mummert - 16 Years Ago
Don't know if this pic is any help. These cutaways are usually not very accurate,

By 56 big window - 16 Years Ago
old caterpillar yellow is very close ,and it comes in a rattle can off the shelf. any cat equiptment dealer should have it