62 lancer gt production numbers aluminum block.

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yes, the vermilion is a little orangy, but i am going with that as it is the factory color. as a matter of fact i just stopped on the way home to get it, and they ran out of one of the colors they need, so it won't be done till tomorrow.
you are right though, the two tone in the elbow rest area is needed to finish this car off. might not add any value to it, but will sure as hell help it sell.
as for the aluminum block, on mine, it is a fresh engine, and the block isn't painted, so it is obvious. as for older motors, i guess you could scrape down past grease or paint, or use a magnet, as alum isn't magnetic. also can be identified bt the head, as the aluminum engine uses a special head that says (special) right aboce the 3-4 intake ports. i have also heard that they used a star on some of them.
tried to upload a pic of the engine, but it didn't seem to take