Engine Color??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

beater69 · 10-23-2006, 04:59 PM

I'm going to have my engine out this weekend and I'm going to change all the gaskets and repaint because it just looks like crap. I have aluminum intake and valve covers but I'm really thinking about painting it all. But then I sober up and say paint the block orange and leave the aluminum. Maybe a black block.....I just don't know.....I'm scared.......Ok, I'm fine now.

Could you guys post some pics, especially engines other than the classic orange. Even though that is probably what I will do. Thanks

chevyboy55 · 10-23-2006, 06:27 PM

We went with body color on the block.

CPNEJR · 10-23-2006, 06:29 PM

heres mine

beater69 · 10-23-2006, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by beater69

Maybe a black block.....I just don't know.....I'm scared.......Ok, I'm fine now.

Wow, I sound like a little sissy

msgross · 10-23-2006, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beater69

Wow, I sound like a little sissy

sure do

...haha

I only did the valve covers, will do the pan and water pump next but engine isn't coming out right now....

trlrider77 · 10-23-2006, 07:10 PM

I was actually going to ask this same question this morning but I was too sleepy. I have a buddy with a 67 and he painted the block black. It looks good. I was think about going with black also. I just think that there are alot of orange blocks out there and I want something different.

beater69 · 10-23-2006, 11:34 PM

Thanks guys....anymore?

*Shane* · 10-23-2006, 11:44 PM

Chevrolet engines were destined to be one color, and only ONE color ... ORANGE.

Unless, of course, you paint it body color.

**SactoJim** · 10-24-2006, 12:11 AM

Mines just regular Red with some urethane clear over it.

cdowns · 10-24-2006, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Shane

Chevrolet engines were destined to be one color, and only ONE color ... ORANGE.

Unless, of course, you paint it body color.

actually when the sbc came out zora wanted them to be red (a few were) but the board of GM made him change to orange because they didn't want to be seen as copying fords use of red with the thunderbird engines

*Shane* · 10-24-2006, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

actually when the sbc came out zora wanted them to be red (a few were) but the board of GM made him change to orange because they didn't want to be seen as copying fords use of red with the thunderbird engines

I remember reading that back when I had my "plastic" car and doing some reading on my Duntov.

I have always associated Chevrolet with orange ... thus the reason for my prejudice.

GMC Jim · 10-24-2006, 12:16 AM

seems like GM used a light grey as an engine color at one time ????

Brad · 10-24-2006, 01:05 AM

I've been thinking about painting mine silver. Anybody got silver engine pics?

Bishops Trucks · 10-24-2006, 01:31 AM

I'm partial to CHEVY orange my self but it's your engine so do as you please. Orange engine with white headers looks real good. Thats just my opinion.

beater69 · 10-24-2006, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

I'm partial to CHEVY orange my self but it's your engine so do as you please. Orange engine with white headers looks real good. Thats just my opinion.

sounds pretty cool. What kind of header paint? I've all ways heard bad things about header paint. any decent stuff out there? how does it hold up?

ducmons · 10-24-2006, 02:54 AM

how about industrial grey?

Bishops Trucks · 10-24-2006, 03:17 AM

Beater69,
If your headers are sand blasted real good and put atleast 5 coats of VHT header paint on them it stands up real well. It is not a good thing for a daily driver but works well on a show car. My dad's headers on his '55 Chevy have been white for quite a few years with a recoat every couple years.

gouldie · 10-24-2006, 09:32 AM

i was thinking of a red block, black fenders an a little chrome for my 67 that will eventually be black.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 10-24-2006, 09:53 AM

Orange and Black, I Like It

Chris4x4Gill2 · 10-24-2006, 09:53 AM

I went with the classic Chevy Orange with Black heads and pan plus aluminum intake and a few pieces of chrome. At least it will be when I get the pieces back together.

cdowns · 10-24-2006, 10:44 AM

i've always been a fan of hotrod red

70' GMC · 10-24-2006, 11:08 AM

dark silver I say that would be pretty cool

**Yukon Jack** · 10-24-2006, 12:16 PM

I went black on my 454 for my 69 K20. Still liking it with the Silver truck color.

Just went orange on the 400 sbc for the 70 K5.

Maybe add some different valve covers at some point to break up the orange.

jimmydean · 10-24-2006, 03:24 PM

If I ever have the engine out and available, I will do a standard Chevy orange with Clear powder on my intake and valve covers (aluminum), then high temp flat black powder for the headers.

If I get new headers, I will shoot them before I install them.

ain't_done_yet · 10-24-2006, 03:47 PM

Stopped to look at a '74 last week that is for sale...the 454 under the hood was PURPLE....not good.

10-23-2006, 04:59 PM	#1
beater69 Sinister Exaggerator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 111	Engine Color??? I'm going to have my engine out this weekend and I'm going to change all the gaskets and repaint because it just looks like crap. I have aluminum intake and valve covers but I'm really thinking about painting it all. But then I sober up and say paint the block orange and leave the aluminum. Maybe a black block.....I just don't know.....I'm scared.......Ok, I'm fine now. Could you guys post some pics, especially engines other than the classic orange. Even though that is probably what I will do. Thanks

10-23-2006, 06:27 PM	#2
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: Engine Color??? We went with body color on the block. Attached Images

10-23-2006, 06:29 PM	#3
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: Engine Color??? heres mine Attached Images __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

10-23-2006, 07:10 PM	#6
trlrider77 Out of money Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Clinton, TN Posts: 65	Re: Engine Color??? I was actually going to ask this same question this morning but I was too sleepy. I have a buddy with a 67 and he painted the block black. It looks good. I was think about going with black also. I just think that there are alot of orange blocks out there and I want something different.

10-23-2006, 11:34 PM	#7
beater69 Sinister Exaggerator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 111	Re: Engine Color??? Thanks guys....anymore?

10-23-2006, 11:44 PM	#8
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Engine Color??? Chevrolet engines were destined to be one color, and only ONE color ... ORANGE. Unless, of course, you paint it body color.

10-24-2006, 12:11 AM	#9
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Engine Color??? Mines just regular Red with some urethane clear over it. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread Last edited by SactoJim; 10-04-2007 at 05:19 PM.

10-24-2006, 12:16 AM	#12
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Re: Engine Color??? seems like GM used a light grey as an engine color at one time ???? __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal). Last edited by GMC Jim; 10-24-2006 at 12:16 AM.

10-24-2006, 01:05 AM	#13
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Engine Color??? I've been thinking about painting mine silver. Anybody got silver engine pics? __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

10-24-2006, 01:31 AM	#14
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Engine Color??? I'm partial to CHEVY orange my self but it's your engine so do as you please. Orange engine with white headers looks real good. Thats just my opinion. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

10-24-2006, 02:54 AM	#16
ducmons Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 56	Re: Engine Color??? how about industrial grey?

10-24-2006, 03:17 AM	#17
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Engine Color??? Beater69, If your headers are sand blasted real good and put atleast 5 coats of VHT header paint on them it stands up real well. It is not a good thing for a daily driver but works well on a show car. My dad's headers on his '55 Chevy have been white for quite a few years with a recoat every couple years. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER" Last edited by Bishops Trucks; 10-24-2006 at 03:17 AM.

10-24-2006, 09:32 AM	#18
gouldie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: daytona beach Posts: 101	Re: Engine Color??? i was thinking of a red block, black fenders an a little chrome for my 67 that will eventually be black.

10-24-2006, 09:53 AM	#19
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10-24-2006, 09:53 AM	#20
Chris4x4Gill2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 794	Re: Engine Color??? I went with the classic Chevy Orange with Black heads and pan plus aluminum intake and a few pieces of chrome. At least it will be when I get the pieces back together.



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10-24-2006, 10:44 AM	#21
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Engine Color??? i've always been a fan of hotrod red Attached Images __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-24-2006, 11:08 AM	#22
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: Engine Color??? dark silver I say that would be pretty cool

10-24-2006, 12:16 PM	#23
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Engine Color??? I went black on my 454 for my 69 K20. Still liking it with the Silver truck color. Just went orange on the 400 sbc for the 70 K5. Maybe add some different valve covers at some point to break up the orange. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-24-2006, 03:24 PM	#24
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Engine Color??? If I ever have the engine out and available, I will do a standard Chevy orange with Clear powder on my intake and valve covers (aluminum), then high temp flat black powder for the headers. If I get new headers, I will shoot them before I install them.

10-24-2006, 03:47 PM	#25
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