what is the stock engine color for a 72 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BCOWANWHEELS · 08-01-2007, 10:19 PM

i just got a 1972 cheyene and the engine had been rebuilt about 14,000 miles ago ( 383 stroker ). i want the truck to appear as stock as possible. the p/o painted the engine black. is this stock or is chevy orange stock ? he installed a hi-volume ,hi-pressure oil pump in the engine and i am going to pull the engine to install a deep sump (7 qt ) oil pan then would be a great time to paint the engine, install the oi pan & pickup , also do the vette ram horn manifold swap, mini starter swap along with the edelbrock 2101 intake swap along with edelbrock valve covers ( old school ). please tell me its orange to be correct.
bob in tn.

Sport/Truck · 08-01-2007, 10:27 PM

I’m pretty sure it’s orange.
s/t

eedgell · 08-01-2007, 11:06 PM

Orange.

streetstar · 08-02-2007, 01:09 AM

when did they change from red to orange? I have a '69 307 that is red

GREASEMONKEY72 · 08-02-2007, 01:11 AM

my guess would be orange

cdowns · 08-02-2007, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by streetstar

when did they change from red to orange? I have a '69 307 that is red

as far as i know chevy only used red for a very short time in 1955 they stoped using red and switched to orange when ford came out with thunderbird red on thier performance motors

**special-K** · 08-02-2007, 06:08 AM

Blue on a GMC.

**jaros44sr** · 08-02-2007, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Blue on a GMC.

What??? Say it ain't so... orange looks OK w/dark olive, but blue is going to look like crap. Guess I have to put a chevy front end on it. J

68gmsee · 08-02-2007, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

What??? Say it ain't so... orange looks OK w/dark olive, but blue is going to look like crap. Guess I have to put a chevy front end on it. J

Sounds like what my wife says when I throw on my work clothes... she says I have no sense of color coordination. Not sure what that means... lol

**Stocker** · 08-02-2007, 10:34 AM

Orange... my rebuilt 350 got painted blue

and I still hate it, shoulda had 'em repaint it orange.

k2c1959 · 08-02-2007, 11:30 AM

we have done some resto's on these pu's and my research has shown that on the 1971 and 72 pickups, the engine is RED.... ppg ditzler paint code is 71881, that is the factory color. the 71-72 GMC's were alpine green with ppg paint code of 44357.

i actually believe that the chevrolet orange was stopped in 1968-9 and the chevy blue was started sometime around 75, if memory serves me. most likely not.. i do have this somewhere at home on the actual dates. would have to find. but for 72 it was definately red with above paint code.

hope thats what your looking for. i really didnt care about paint on engine when i rebuilt my engines for my trucks, my 67 is chevy orange which looks super with my ceramic coated headers and i used unpolished performer rpm edelbrock carb and black crinkle chevrolet dress up kit.( i can post ya a pic if you want to see it..

) but my motor in my 72 is BLACK...

**jaros44sr** · 08-02-2007, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 68gmsee

Sounds like what my wife says when I throw on my work clothes... she says I have no sense of color coordination. Not sure what that means... lol

If I'm in the workshop, I wear the oldest clothes I can. Except for fraying, seems to burn reeeaaalllll fast when hit with a spark, don't ask how I know. Just trust me

That's why it's a man space, we don't have to worry about color, except engine color, this thread could go on for 4-5 pages by the time all the discussions get ironed out...

eshew, obsfusication J.

BCOWANWHEELS · 08-02-2007, 06:19 PM

black will do the heat thing but it looks terrible especially after a couple months. orange for me..... i might paint the bottom of my new intake white though or have it powder coated white.

68gmsee · 08-03-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

That's why it's a man space, we don't have to worry about color, except engine color, this thread could go on for 4-5 pages by the time all the discussions get ironed out...

eshew, obsfusication J.

Man, you're right! I logged in this morning and already 2 pages worth!

I wonder if the color had to do with the plant of manufacture of the engine or truck as someone mentioned.

Sport/Truck · 08-02-2007, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Blue on a GMC.

I’ve got a 71 GMC and it’s orange. Did they switch to blue in 72?
s/t

JameslovesJammie · 08-02-2007, 06:51 PM

My bone stock 72 is orange, my grandfather's 72 is orange.

65-72 chevytoys · 08-03-2007, 02:51 PM

I don't know who this truck belongs to but did an original restoration and that is why I saved the pics. It also shows accessory colors.

corn · 08-04-2007, 01:28 PM

Your 383 isnt stock or origional so really you can have any color you want. I know you did say stock appearing, so I would go with orange. Its what most people are used to seeing. I like either orange or black myself. Black hides small oil leaks better on daily drivers but you cant go wrong with orange...

wibilly · 08-04-2007, 02:38 PM

who wants to hide oil leaks anyway? i want them to stick out like a sore dink so they either get resealed ar kept clean. if it ain't orange it ain't $hit

corn · 08-04-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by wibilly

who wants to hide oil leaks anyway? i want them to stick out like a sore dink so they either get resealed ar kept clean. if it ain't orange it ain't $hit

I agree. Ill show ya mine & you show me yours. Deal?

72 68 andmore · 08-04-2007, 05:51 PM

My original 72 engine was blueish green before I painted it and it was original.

**Stocker** · 08-04-2007, 06:02 PM

Must be a Canadian thing, eh...

08-01-2007, 10:19 PM	#1
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	what is the stock engine color for a 72 i just got a 1972 cheyene and the engine had been rebuilt about 14,000 miles ago ( 383 stroker ). i want the truck to appear as stock as possible. the p/o painted the engine black. is this stock or is chevy orange stock ? he installed a hi-volume ,hi-pressure oil pump in the engine and i am going to pull the engine to install a deep sump (7 qt ) oil pan then would be a great time to paint the engine, install the oi pan & pickup , also do the vette ram horn manifold swap, mini starter swap along with the edelbrock 2101 intake swap along with edelbrock valve covers ( old school ). please tell me its orange to be correct. bob in tn. __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16 Last edited by BCOWANWHEELS; 08-01-2007 at 10:20 PM.

08-01-2007, 10:27 PM	#2
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: what is the stock engine color for a 72 I’m pretty sure it’s orange. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

08-01-2007, 11:06 PM	#3
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: what is the stock engine color for a 72 Orange. __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

08-02-2007, 01:09 AM	#4
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: what is the stock engine color for a 72 when did they change from red to orange? I have a '69 307 that is red

08-02-2007, 01:11 AM	#5
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: what is the stock engine color for a 72 my guess would be orange __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

08-02-2007, 06:08 AM	#7
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08-02-2007, 10:34 AM	#10
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,692	Re: what is the stock engine color for a 72 Orange... my rebuilt 350 got painted blue and I still hate it, shoulda had 'em repaint it orange. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-02-2007, 11:30 AM	#11
k2c1959 OLD FART(I GUESS) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: catoosa, okla Posts: 58	Re: what is the stock engine color for a 72 we have done some resto's on these pu's and my research has shown that on the 1971 and 72 pickups, the engine is RED.... ppg ditzler paint code is 71881, that is the factory color. the 71-72 GMC's were alpine green with ppg paint code of 44357. i actually believe that the chevrolet orange was stopped in 1968-9 and the chevy blue was started sometime around 75, if memory serves me. most likely not.. i do have this somewhere at home on the actual dates. would have to find. but for 72 it was definately red with above paint code. hope thats what your looking for. i really didnt care about paint on engine when i rebuilt my engines for my trucks, my 67 is chevy orange which looks super with my ceramic coated headers and i used unpolished performer rpm edelbrock carb and black crinkle chevrolet dress up kit.( i can post ya a pic if you want to see it.. ) but my motor in my 72 is BLACK... __________________ 1967 Shorty Stepside 1967 Shorty Fleet 1967 3/4 Fleet LB 1972 LB Fleet ....RAP IS TO MUSIC WHAT ETCH A SKETCH IS TO ART....

08-02-2007, 06:19 PM	#13
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: what is the stock engine color for a 72 black will do the heat thing but it looks terrible especially after a couple months. orange for me..... i might paint the bottom of my new intake white though or have it powder coated white. __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

08-02-2007, 06:51 PM	#16
JameslovesJammie God Bless Mr. T Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 348	Re: what is the stock engine color for a 72 My bone stock 72 is orange, my grandfather's 72 is orange. __________________ Like a midget at a urinal...sometimes you must stay on your toes.

08-03-2007, 02:51 PM	#17
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: what is the stock engine color for a 72 I don't know who this truck belongs to but did an original restoration and that is why I saved the pics. It also shows accessory colors. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

08-04-2007, 01:28 PM	#18
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: what is the stock engine color for a 72 Your 383 isnt stock or origional so really you can have any color you want. I know you did say stock appearing, so I would go with orange. Its what most people are used to seeing. I like either orange or black myself. Black hides small oil leaks better on daily drivers but you cant go wrong with orange...

08-04-2007, 02:38 PM	#19
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: what is the stock engine color for a 72 who wants to hide oil leaks anyway? i want them to stick out like a sore dink so they either get resealed ar kept clean. if it ain't orange it ain't $hit __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

08-04-2007, 05:51 PM	#21
72 68 andmore Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 54	Re: what is the stock engine color for a 72 My original 72 engine was blueish green before I painted it and it was original.

08-04-2007, 06:02 PM	#22
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,692	Re: what is the stock engine color for a 72 Must be a Canadian thing, eh... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay



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