engine. . . .paint. . . HELP!

[bcbasketball11]

In a week or maybe two, I will be pulling my motor to replace all the gaskets. . .I saw this as the perfect oppurtunity to paint my block, valve covers, power brake booster, master cylinder, brake calipers, and drum brakes. . .etc. . . .BUT the color is the problem. . .i WANT the interior blue color. . .to make the truck look less plain (all white) but i know it's a ford color on a chevy motor. . .i don't think it matters but apparently it does to some?? comments?


Thanks all!

Chase

[shortbed70]

Take some engine bright and spray on then hose off and clean up with brake clean and rags. Spray away.

[68gmsee]

I don't know but that the orange might really look good against the blue. It for sure would make the engine stand out...

Otherwise, it's your truck, paint any color you feel would look good to you...

[bcbasketball11]

should I paint the block and tranny Chevy orange and the valve covers and master cyl. ect. . .blue?

i mean would that look good?

and thanks about the cleaning info!!

Chase

[68gmsee]

Maybe someone can post a pic of the engine painted to give you an idea. I'm sure lots of people here have at least one pic of their engine...

[bcbasketball11]

Yeah. . .i mean i know what painting the block and all will look like, i have never seen the block a different color than the valve covers and other stuff. . .but pics would be good. . .lol thanks!

Chase

[kevncar]

I wanted a red motor when I put the motor in my chevelle. The only red engine paint I could find locally was called "Ford Red". It ran great for years. Only broke because I broke it. Don't let that stop you from painting however you want. I don't know how the orange block with blue valve covers will look, but go for it, you can repaint or add chrome ones after the fact really easy later. Its your truck, do it how you want it done. Good luck, and keep us posted, with pics ofcourse.

[blukangoo]

Originally Posted by bcbasketball11

Yeah. . .but pics would be good. ..Chase

Ok, here are some of my 327 and TH400...

[BurnoutNova]

chevy used blue paint to you know, later on in the 70's like in 75ish. so did pontiac, a lighter shade though. so even if you did paint it blue, you could use that excuse!

imo stay away from the orange and blue... doenst sound to good to me, but hey it is YOUR truck.

[bcbasketball11]

Ok thanks for all the input, especially the assist with the excuse!! haha

I talked to my buddy and we are going to pull the motor either this next weekend or the one right after. (hopefully this weekend) When we do, I have decided that i am going to paint the a/c, master cyl., block, valve covers, and power brake booster. . .all the interior blue. . .that weekend i also will be sanding and repainting door panels, armrests, hopefully putting in a new steering wheel, replacing all gaskets. . .and fixing a rusted and deteriorated brace under the cab. . .i will definately keep you updated and post pics as soon as it happens. . .once again, i appreciate t all so much!!

chase

[odog]

Paint it whatever color you want. In my old bronco, I painted the engine CAT yellow. Then when I swapped in a big block I painted it Ingersoll Rand Beige. looked like a calf crapped on it but I didn't care its mine. The 327 I am putting in my 67 is chevy orange with black valve covers and master cylinder.

Just my opinion

[BurnoutNova]

i always like to use excuses, even though they usually suck i do it anyway

definatley post pics, we all like that as you know!

[corn]

My engine is chevy orange & my interior is black just the way the General wanted it. Im kidding, Ive had small blocks painted ford blue before. The color didnt really effect the way it ran. Do it however you like, some will like it some wont...

[bcbasketball11]

haha thanks guys, i really appreciate the input. . .one of my friends said "maybe the ford blue will make it run like a ford. . .then I might like it" HAHA i told him that it was the most unintelligent thing i've ever heard lol

[70cstjr]

dont know if this will help or not but they just got my fathers engine painted on his cst



and the tranny


i hope that helps

[bcbasketball11]

WOW!! those look amazing fellas!!! i will definately be painting it now. . . .thanks much

Chase

[70cstjr]

we are always ready to help a member in need. Im sure its hard to see the potential, but the end products just make u salivate and want it more and more

[bcbasketball11]

Haha no lie. . i'm young, and a new member. . .but I like to help with the little bit of knowledge i have!!

and honestly, once i saw 70cstjr's engine (or dads?) I was set on painting it all one color. . .that looks incredible!!

[70cstjr]

Originally Posted by bcbasketball11

Haha no lie. . i'm young, and a new member. . .but I like to help with the little bit of knowledge i have!!

and honestly, once i saw 70cstjr's engine (or dads?) I was set on painting it all one color. . .that looks incredible!!

thanx for the kind words, just remember dont be afraid to ask, we all started in the same boat, and we all end up by the elders helping, so just remember one good deed deserves another just pass it on oh yeah my father whos Screen Name is 70cst its his truck even though its spent more time at my house i do like blukangoo's setup as well

[blukangoo]

Originally Posted by 70cstjr

...i do like blukangoo's setup as well

Thank You.
It took me a while to decide if I was going to keep the stock valve covers or the chrome. I decided that it might be just a little too much orange. The FlyEye filter will be gone in the next couple of weeks too. I am getting a stock one from a friend. That filter I have now is too much of a fire hazard.

@ bcbasketball11 -
Good luck and have fun painting yours. Remember - Don´t rush yourself, stay patient and make sure it is spotless before you paint. I used Brake cleaner just before I painted mine.

[bcbasketball11]

haha yeah, i really like his too, it looks amazing but i am painting the valve covers to save money and not buy chrome ones. . .and i wanted to see that. . .but if i had the extra money. . .that would be a DEFINATE consideration!! I love the air cleaner on his too. But yeah i will pass on any info i have to offer!!

[bcbasketball11]

i will be posting pics most likely tomorrow or the next day of the motor. . .it's been done for a few weeks but during the process my carb was hit and leaks out the fuel pump line thing. . .being rebuilt but truck is still at friends house. . .ugh

[chevy72blu]

Well it looks like I may be too late, but I painted my block/carb F*rd blue. Curse me if you like, but im really happy with it.

Hot tanked the carb, painted a few coats, and cleared it (all rattle can), curing in my mom's oven when she was out of town. lol

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[berencam]

heh just the post i needed, i have the same dilemma. My fiance wants blue to match the truck, i want chevy orange, and not a ford color. I guess ill paint it the same as the other engine i built