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Originally Posted by oldave57
The Ford engine color for 1957 was indeed a red/orange color (the official name was Ford engine red). The color of the Ford and Chevy engines for 1957 (probably from about 1954 thru 57, but I'm not sure of that) were both an red/orange color. The blue engine colors came with later model FE engines. If you like the 57 Tbird, don't let the engine color change your opinion of it. It is painted the correct color for 1957.
Good Luck,
Dave
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No! No! No! Chevy orange is NOT the correct color for a '57 Ford engine!! Ford red is much redder than Chevy's orange.