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Ricardo head color
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2025 3:46 pm
by Craig Leach
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.
Re: Ricardo head color
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2025 4:48 pm
by ThreePedalTapDancer
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.
Re: Ricardo head color
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2025 5:06 pm
by YellowTRacer
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.
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Re: Ricardo head color
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2025 5:09 pm
by big2bird
I remember green as well.
Re: Ricardo head color
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2025 6:34 pm
by Craig Leach
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.