Anyone know if Ricardo heads were painted any particular color? I just got mine back from the machine shop & getting ready to install it. It is completely bare so id needs painting & the only pic I have found with paint on one is red?
Thanks, Craig.
Ricardo head color
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Craig Leach
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Re: Ricardo head color
Most prefer to paint them red or black or yellow, or a matching color to your particular block.I remember the original color was an off-green that wasn’t very appealing from some of the originals I’ve seen. You can paint the raised lettering a nice contrasting color too.
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Re: Ricardo head color
The ones I've seen that appear to be original with the remains of original paint have been red. The one on my American speedster has been painted red.
E aka #4
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Re: Ricardo head color
I remember green as well.
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Craig Leach
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Re: Ricardo head color
I guess I didn't give the correct info for that question. I have a Ricardo head not a Waukesha Ricardo. Sorry don't know if it makes a difference?
Craig.
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Craig Leach
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Re: Ricardo head color
Decided on ford engine red for the Ricardo head.
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Re: Ricardo head color
Had this in my file on heads
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