pull motor for paint or not? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

srea76 · 09-20-2010, 09:19 PM

I wanted some opinions before I make a decision on my motor. I worked on the front clip today and have the picture below. I was planning on pulling the motor and trans until recently my paint guy said we could actually do a good job of painting it with the motor there. Anyone painted motor and firewall before without removing it? Post pictures please if you did. I just don't want to leave motor in place and not be satisfied with the end result.

AustinScott · 09-20-2010, 09:28 PM

If you have an engine hoist, I would just pull the motor and trans as a single unit. You will be much happier.
I think what it truly comes down to is the paint prep that can be done RIGHT when the motor is out, this will lead to a much longer lasting paint finish regardless of your paint approach.

I say if you can, pull the engine, its really not that hard, a few bolts, hoses & wires & it will be out before you know it.

Scott

Hubscrub · 09-20-2010, 09:38 PM

i would say you would be happier if you pulled it, than trying to work on it in the truck

Zoomin · 09-20-2010, 10:16 PM

There's no question you can do a more thorough job with it out. Not only on the firewall but the engine as well.
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67chevy1series · 09-20-2010, 11:32 PM

yes it is much easier out of the truck

srea76 · 09-20-2010, 11:35 PM

O.K. guys thanks for the input. I was leaning toward pulling it anyway and you guys just made my mind up for sure. Thanks again everyone!

Robertjust777 · 09-21-2010, 01:24 AM

yah i did and you'll be way better off.

cdowns · 09-21-2010, 07:17 AM

easier and betterer job can b done on engine frame and crossmember and firewall by lifting engine out

big_al_71 · 09-21-2010, 08:55 AM

100% yes pull the motor out....it is what I did while building mine

09-20-2010, 09:19 PM	#1
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	pull motor for paint or not? I wanted some opinions before I make a decision on my motor. I worked on the front clip today and have the picture below. I was planning on pulling the motor and trans until recently my paint guy said we could actually do a good job of painting it with the motor there. Anyone painted motor and firewall before without removing it? Post pictures please if you did. I just don't want to leave motor in place and not be satisfied with the end result. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project

09-20-2010, 09:28 PM	#2
AustinScott Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southington CT Posts: 548	Re: pull motor for paint or not? If you have an engine hoist, I would just pull the motor and trans as a single unit. You will be much happier. I think what it truly comes down to is the paint prep that can be done RIGHT when the motor is out, this will lead to a much longer lasting paint finish regardless of your paint approach. I say if you can, pull the engine, its really not that hard, a few bolts, hoses & wires & it will be out before you know it. Scott

09-20-2010, 09:38 PM	#3
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: pull motor for paint or not? i would say you would be happier if you pulled it, than trying to work on it in the truck __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14 Last edited by Hubscrub; 09-20-2010 at 09:39 PM.

09-20-2010, 10:16 PM	#4
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: pull motor for paint or not? There's no question you can do a more thorough job with it out. Not only on the firewall but the engine as well. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-20-2010, 11:32 PM	#5
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: pull motor for paint or not? yes it is much easier out of the truck

09-20-2010, 11:35 PM	#6
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: pull motor for paint or not? O.K. guys thanks for the input. I was leaning toward pulling it anyway and you guys just made my mind up for sure. Thanks again everyone! __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project

09-21-2010, 01:24 AM	#7
Robertjust777 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Henderson Nv Posts: 151	Re: pull motor for paint or not? yah i did and you'll be way better off.

09-21-2010, 07:17 AM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: pull motor for paint or not? easier and betterer job can b done on engine frame and crossmember and firewall by lifting engine out __________________ 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

09-21-2010, 08:55 AM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: pull motor for paint or not? 100% yes pull the motor out....it is what I did while building mine __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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