Help with a 62 oil filter canister paint color! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

62 Barnfind · 08-04-2015, 08:22 PM

Since I am having to rebuild my 235 I decided to repaint the accessories on my engine also. I found the correct engine color but I am having a hard time to find out the correct color for my oil canister. I have seen orange/black and blue/orange and black/black. Does anybody know which one is correct for the 62?

Boedean1981 · 08-04-2015, 08:31 PM

Here's some brochures

LT1 Burb · 08-04-2015, 09:12 PM

Black always

**Wrenchbender Ret** · 08-04-2015, 10:54 PM

The AC filter was light blue with a yellow top. The Fram was orange with a black top. You can tell the difference. The AC uses a 5/8 wrench for the top bolt & the Fram uses a 7/8 wrench. Some Frams have a big wing nut on top.

**aerotruk63** · 08-05-2015, 07:15 AM

You know I was just reading an article on the net about this subject. The author had colored pictures of each change in design and color. I didn't save a link unfortunately.

MitchFloyd · 08-05-2015, 09:28 AM

http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/en.../index.html#60

62 Barnfind · 08-05-2015, 09:22 PM

Thanks for the help. I have the 7/8 nut on top so I guess it is supposed to be orange and black. I ordered both decals for the AC and the Fram so I have both. MitchFloyd, the canister in the article for the 60-63 doesn't look like mine, it looks longer than what I have. This is what it looked like when I got it. It looks like the canister was black.

**60-66** · 08-06-2015, 09:51 AM

This is a good topic 62Barnfind. One I've been watching. I have a 1962 shortbed with 14,000 original miles I've owned for many years. The filter lid is very dark colored and still has some of the original AC silk screen stencil on the lid . The housing like you say looks black. I haven't cleaned anything yet, or removed the lid. At first glance and by these photos I took years ago looks black also. I'm wondering now if there's a difference between production line canisters and over the counter service replacements ?

MitchFloyd · 08-06-2015, 10:07 AM

thanks for the pics 60-66! Mine is exactly the same and I was wondering if mine was a aftermarket or original too.
Then:

Now:

Not sure what the lid was, so I went Orange. If I painted it black, everyone would a told me it was supposed to be Orange, even though I think it should be all black. LOL

oldusafmsgt · 08-06-2015, 05:36 PM

My 60, AC SC-660 filter, black and yellow. Oil filters on 235/261's were a dealer installed option, different AC and Fram units were used.

**60-66** · 08-06-2015, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MitchFloyd

thanks for the pics 60-66! Mine is exactly the same and I was wondering if mine was a aftermarket or original too.
Then:

Now:

Not sure what the lid was, so I went Orange. If I painted it black, everyone would a told me it was supposed to be Orange, even though I think it should be all black. LOL

Mitch , your truck is looking great ! Cant wait to see the finished product .

62 Barnfind · 08-07-2015, 11:27 PM

After our discussion I made a decision to paint mine orange and black. I also ordered some decals for my canister from Jim carter website and it said to paint it this way. I liked them much better than the AC ones on that just went on the top. 60-66 I also found a site to get the generator serial # plates. Here is the restored canister.

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-08-2015, 10:03 AM

Nice!!!

62 Barnfind · 08-08-2015, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Nice!!!

Thanks TJ! I think it came out good. Also I meant to MitchFloyd for the id tag for the generator.

roll_the_dice · 01-30-2019, 01:44 PM

I know this is an old thread...but I am about to restore a canister filter. I assume you media blasted it and painted it, but what did you do to the inside...blast and leave raw metal or coat it with anything or paint it? I am probably going to powder coat mine...but not sure how the coating will hold up inside the canister. Any advice would be great. Thanks!

MitchFloyd · 01-30-2019, 05:12 PM

You can blast and paint the outside. The inside I would just clean or buff out with some steel wool and leave it raw( no paint / powder coat inside) . Make sure you don't leave any fragments in the can though.

roll_the_dice · 01-30-2019, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MitchFloyd

You can blast and paint the outside. The inside I would just clean or buff out with some steel wool and leave it raw( no paint / powder coat inside) . Make sure you don't leave any fragments in the can though.

Thanks Mitch...good idea on the steel wool. Probably won't get to it for a couple of weeks, but want to have my plan.

08-04-2015, 08:22 PM	#1
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,352	Help with a 62 oil filter canister paint color! Since I am having to rebuild my 235 I decided to repaint the accessories on my engine also. I found the correct engine color but I am having a hard time to find out the correct color for my oil canister. I have seen orange/black and blue/orange and black/black. Does anybody know which one is correct for the 62? __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

08-04-2015, 08:31 PM	#2
Boedean1981 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: HAYSVILLE Posts: 85	Re: Help with a 62 oil filter canister paint color! Here's some brochures Attached Images

08-04-2015, 09:12 PM	#3
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: Help with a 62 oil filter canister paint color! Black always

08-04-2015, 10:54 PM	#4
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,197	Re: Help with a 62 oil filter canister paint color! The AC filter was light blue with a yellow top. The Fram was orange with a black top. You can tell the difference. The AC uses a 5/8 wrench for the top bolt & the Fram uses a 7/8 wrench. Some Frams have a big wing nut on top.

08-05-2015, 07:15 AM	#5
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Help with a 62 oil filter canister paint color! You know I was just reading an article on the net about this subject. The author had colored pictures of each change in design and color. I didn't save a link unfortunately. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

08-05-2015, 09:28 AM	#6
MitchFloyd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 286	Re: Help with a 62 oil filter canister paint color! http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/en.../index.html#60 __________________ '62 Chevy K10

08-05-2015, 09:22 PM	#7
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,352	Re: Help with a 62 oil filter canister paint color! Thanks for the help. I have the 7/8 nut on top so I guess it is supposed to be orange and black. I ordered both decals for the AC and the Fram so I have both. MitchFloyd, the canister in the article for the 60-63 doesn't look like mine, it looks longer than what I have. This is what it looked like when I got it. It looks like the canister was black. __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

08-06-2015, 09:51 AM	#8
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,325	Re: Help with a 62 oil filter canister paint color! This is a good topic 62Barnfind. One I've been watching. I have a 1962 shortbed with 14,000 original miles I've owned for many years. The filter lid is very dark colored and still has some of the original AC silk screen stencil on the lid . The housing like you say looks black. I haven't cleaned anything yet, or removed the lid. At first glance and by these photos I took years ago looks black also. I'm wondering now if there's a difference between production line canisters and over the counter service replacements ? __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

08-06-2015, 10:07 AM	#9
MitchFloyd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 286	Re: Help with a 62 oil filter canister paint color! thanks for the pics 60-66! Mine is exactly the same and I was wondering if mine was a aftermarket or original too. Then: Now: Not sure what the lid was, so I went Orange. If I painted it black, everyone would a told me it was supposed to be Orange, even though I think it should be all black. LOL __________________ '62 Chevy K10

08-06-2015, 05:36 PM	#10
oldusafmsgt Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Jasper, AL Posts: 224	Re: Help with a 62 oil filter canister paint color! My 60, AC SC-660 filter, black and yellow. Oil filters on 235/261's were a dealer installed option, different AC and Fram units were used. Attached Images __________________ 1960 Chevy Apache10 Short Fleetside 1961 Chevy Apache10 Short Fleetside 1961 Chevy Apache20 Fleetside 1963 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside 1965 Chevy C10 Short Stepside 1965 Chevy C10 Long Fleetside 1966 GMC 1000 Long Fleetside 1966 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside

08-07-2015, 11:27 PM	#12
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,352	Re: Help with a 62 oil filter canister paint color! After our discussion I made a decision to paint mine orange and black. I also ordered some decals for my canister from Jim carter website and it said to paint it this way. I liked them much better than the AC ones on that just went on the top. 60-66 I also found a site to get the generator serial # plates. Here is the restored canister. __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

08-08-2015, 10:03 AM	#13
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Help with a 62 oil filter canister paint color! Nice!!! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

01-30-2019, 01:44 PM	#15
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Help with a 62 oil filter canister paint color! I know this is an old thread...but I am about to restore a canister filter. I assume you media blasted it and painted it, but what did you do to the inside...blast and leave raw metal or coat it with anything or paint it? I am probably going to powder coat mine...but not sure how the coating will hold up inside the canister. Any advice would be great. Thanks! __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

01-30-2019, 05:12 PM	#16
MitchFloyd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 286	Re: Help with a 62 oil filter canister paint color! You can blast and paint the outside. The inside I would just clean or buff out with some steel wool and leave it raw( no paint / powder coat inside) . Make sure you don't leave any fragments in the can though. __________________ '62 Chevy K10



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