INL15382 - 1979Trans with and automatic transmission V8 Blue Engine Color Paint - 1 can In the Late 1970's GM went to corporate Blue as the Engine Color - Except there are like 5 different blues they used. They were all a solid blue color (no Metallic) but there are many versions or shades of the color. We have documented many 1979 Trans 's with the Olds motor and NOW have the correct Corporate Blue for the 79 and with out a doubt is the most correct color on the market. This color along with other versions or shades was used on all 's from mid 1976 to 81 also. This is made and put into a spray can so is easy to use. generally takes 2 cans to cover the entire engine but is possible to get the job done with one can if the engine has base color close to the final color. From the factory these engines had very little paint on them and there were many bare spots and light spots. the bottom of the oil pan was a dusting but the valve covers were usually pretty nice since that is all that you saw. We do a ton of research on our paint colors so they are as accurate as the factory. There is a lot of conflicting information on the internet and some is right but getting to the bottom of is nearly impossible.