62 lancer gt production numbers aluminum block.

CRG, I can't speak for colour combos of Lancers, they're an unknown up here. The mouldings beg for a contrasting colour for the "elbow rest", similar to the front fender spears on a Valiant. Cherry Red is the '62 Plymouth equivalent to Dodge's Vermillion - have a look at that for orangeness.

How can a guy tell if he's looking at an aluminum 225, buried in filthy, greasy engine compartment? Do you have to dig in with a sharp screwdriver and scrape down to the bare metal or are there other visual clues?