Color of Engine /splash pan for a 1931 model A

[31Tudor]

Originally Posted by jrelliott

Robbie1 how many people viewing the vehicle would know if the pans were the correct color unless you were showing where Judging standards are used.

Unfortunately most/many in the Model A community know that the pan should be black. Anytime he would be at even a local car show or get together many people looking at the car would see that and think, "I wonder why he didn't paint that black". My thought if you are going to do it, even though you don't care anything about judging, why not do it right? You have a paint can right in your hand, make it the right color. If the engine is out of the car, this is certainly the time to make it the right color.

Robbie, my suggestion would be that you get a copy of the Model A Judging and Restoration Guidelines. Every finish on the Model A is spelled out. It is really a great tool for restoration, even though you don't care about showing. You obviously cared enough to ask the initial question and, there is a satisfaction to knowing that it was done right.