Jesse 69 Fastback 26 Report post Posted November 5, 2021 Okay, so I need some advice and opinions on this. My car will be getting a complete strip down and paint within a few months and I’m looking for options on if is should paint the engine bay the classic black or have it match the exterior color, which will remain red. I know this is a bit of a personal preference question, but hoping to get some pros/cons of each option, and some picks of folks that have gone the body color route. Thanks in advance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted November 6, 2021 I did mine in a satin black epoxy. Pro's are that it is easy to match/touch up the inevitable scratches and dings that will happen during installation. I think the body color option is pretty cool, but requires more prep time. So, as you said, personal preference 1 Jesse 69 Fastback reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hertz65 3 Report post Posted November 7, 2021 I went with body color. Con is it will show more dirty, oil and grime but I love the look. 2 RogerC and Jesse 69 Fastback reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted November 7, 2021 Wow, awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hertz65 3 Report post Posted November 7, 2021 Thx Vicfreg. I'll create a project thread soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danno 128 Report post Posted November 7, 2021 Be careful with opinions... I had a visit to my doctor and he said I needed drastic surgery. I doubted it, so I told him I wanted a second opinion. He said, "OK, your're ugly too" That is an old but faithful Rodney line. 1 1 Midlife and RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted November 8, 2021 Paint it Black, you devils! Paint it Black! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 560 Report post Posted November 9, 2021 Don't mix songs...have Sympathy for the Devil. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangs-R-me 120 Report post Posted November 10, 2021 Body color engine compartment in the 60's-70's was mostly a MOPAR thing ... this is part of the reason I could not do it to a '60's-70's Ford as I'm a Ford guy and not a Mopar guy. I think most 60's & 70's GM cars were black too. YES ... modern Mustangs have had body color engine compartments since the FOX body (1979), but I just don't think it looks right on a classic Ford. I don't know how the Mustang II's were done, as if it even matters. Heck I had a powder blue '79 Fairmont Futura that I painted the engine compartment BLACK because it looked better than powder blue. There, you have my opinion !! Doug Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted November 10, 2021 whatever you do, i would first fill in all the holes you do not plan to use, and fix any small dents/dings. 1 Jesse 69 Fastback reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 560 Report post Posted November 10, 2021 10 hours ago, barnett468 said: whatever you do, i would first fill in all the holes you do not plan to use, and fix any small dents/dings. Well lookie there! We haven't seen Mike around in a while. What's new barnett? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danno 128 Report post Posted November 18, 2021 On 11/9/2021 at 7:52 PM, barnett468 said: whatever you do, i would first fill in all the holes you do not plan to use, and fix any small dents/dings. Yes, I remember when you helped me solve my distributor issue a few years back. I hope all is well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JET 445 43 Report post Posted November 19, 2021 All the Aussie Fords had body color. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
