Topic: 1965 200ci Air Cleaner & Valve Cover color

[gimmea250swb]

I need to paint my son's air cleaner.  I found the link below that suggests the closest paint color for the parts; however, there's nothing about a blue air cleaner and valve cover.  My son's are blue and I see several photos online with blue as the color. 

Should they be blue?  If so, what's the closest match?

http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-to/paint-body/mump-0308-select-correct-vintage-mustang-engine-paint

[J_Speegle]

Not really up to speed on all things 6 cylinder but it might help to know the cars VIN or when it may have been built.

Have a fair number of original car pictures just don't want to offer any help without knowing we're focusing in on the same thing
Though I think I know the answer want to be sure.

BTW there is a set of pictures (valve cover and air clearer are just visible in one) in the unrestored picture threads. Guess I should find time to add some more examples.

I won't have a suggestion about the closest current paints since I've not done one but hopefully another member that has applied the red recently will

[gimmea250swb]

Hi Jeff,

Thanks for your help!  The VIN is 5T09T164019.  I hope this helps.

[J_Speegle]

Within a few thousand numbers is as close as I can get this time - 5T16182x

Color appears to be a bit bright from camera settings and the lighting




Maybe a better representation - same engine and color - different cars but all built at the same engine plant