Engine block color of the US 2 1/2 ton 6x6

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Might someone know what the engine block color of this US 2 1/2 ton 6x6 was, when it came off the assembly line?

Any info would help

Thanks

Pat[?]

2

In both the 2 1/2 and 5 tons you probably won’t go wrong if you paint the overall engine OD. (at least for the Army versions). Accessories (starter, generator/alternator, fuel injection lines etc) could be OD, black, brown or green.

3

You could always give it some character by adding some oil stains and such too.

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[:)] or you could add all the weathering and stains with cables and then put the bonnet sides down and hide the lot[:D]