Original Super Hurricane Colors??

[jhunter49]

Hello i have a 55 pickup and am in the process of a restoration. I would like to know what color the original engine blocks, runnig gear, and drivetrain were painted in.
Thanks to all

 

[aquawilly54]

Willys America says the blocks were painted Silver (platinum), brackets Black, and oil filter canister Orange.
Steve

 

[silicond17]

I concur. Willys America has done some engine restorations that can be seen on this page. The pictures should give you an idea:
http://willysamerica.com/restorations/index.html

It looks like the block and head and bellhousing are silver/light gray, and the transmission and transfer case are black. The starter and accessories are also black it looks like. I used POR-15 engine enamel in aluminum color and it came out looking great. I want to say originally they used more of a light gray, but I'm not 100%. The silver looks great however.

 

[jhunter49]

Thank you guys so much!
Another related question... what about the colors of the frame and tranny..??

 

[Gojeep]

 

[tnestell]

Page from Bennett-Hill My engine and bellhousing were green. Ted