Re: Help Identifying Model/Serial Number Confusion

[Mumbles]

After nearly sixty years, I have found that all of the original paint on the ’56 – ’57 Johnsons tends to fade or age to a maroon type of color. The ’58’s had more of a bronze tint to them and don’t do it as bad. If you are trying to paint a part with new color correct paints, there’s no way you can expect it to match the original paint on the motor. The only way to get a good match would be to have it custom mixed and tinted by a competent auto paint supply shop who can also add flattening agents to lower the gloss. Good luck!