1966 327 green engine - help me prove it! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**JQ-72** · 07-13-2014, 11:20 PM

I got in to a friendly discussion with a gentleman at a car show over the weekend. He has built several NICE original trucks that are restored to original. In his current truck, the correct 327 was painted gray like the 283's are. He told me (and I agree) that the chart in the back of a 1966 owner's manual shows that 283 and 327 are both supposed to be painted gray. However, I am 99% sure that the 327's are Alpine green. I told him I had an original paint valve cover with High Torque 327 decal still on it but he still seemed unsure. Does anyone have any factory photos or other literature that would confirm this? Thanks.
Joshua

cortcomp · 07-13-2014, 11:34 PM

This has been discussed many times on here, and the short answer is that there is tons of evidence.for the alpine green color (actually thats close to the sixes and i think i read the 327s were a little darker.). Anyways, lots of examples of unrestored green 327s (i had plenty of it under the orange someone rattle canned, and overspray on my bellhousing, balancer, etc). But i dont think anyone presented a single, unrestored or evidence of original grey 327. It seems to be that paper reference is the only reference to a grey 327 and is likely incorrect.

I am no expert, that is just the short of what i got reading from all over the place.

**JQ-72** · 07-14-2014, 11:01 AM

Thanks Cort. Is there a link that has pictures of untouched green engines?
JQ

cortcomp · 07-14-2014, 11:06 AM

Here are some good links, one guy even had a can of NOS paint, one has an incorrect chevy orange motor:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324870
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488680
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=439322

07-13-2014, 11:20 PM	#1
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,625	1966 327 green engine - help me prove it! I got in to a friendly discussion with a gentleman at a car show over the weekend. He has built several NICE original trucks that are restored to original. In his current truck, the correct 327 was painted gray like the 283's are. He told me (and I agree) that the chart in the back of a 1966 owner's manual shows that 283 and 327 are both supposed to be painted gray. However, I am 99% sure that the 327's are Alpine green. I told him I had an original paint valve cover with High Torque 327 decal still on it but he still seemed unsure. Does anyone have any factory photos or other literature that would confirm this? Thanks. Joshua __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

07-13-2014, 11:34 PM	#2
cortcomp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: cortland, oh Posts: 792	Re: 1966 327 green engine - help me prove it! This has been discussed many times on here, and the short answer is that there is tons of evidence.for the alpine green color (actually thats close to the sixes and i think i read the 327s were a little darker.). Anyways, lots of examples of unrestored green 327s (i had plenty of it under the orange someone rattle canned, and overspray on my bellhousing, balancer, etc). But i dont think anyone presented a single, unrestored or evidence of original grey 327. It seems to be that paper reference is the only reference to a grey 327 and is likely incorrect. I am no expert, that is just the short of what i got reading from all over the place. __________________ Project "i'm just going to clean up the interior and the engine bay": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550931

07-14-2014, 11:01 AM	#3
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,625	Re: 1966 327 green engine - help me prove it! Thanks Cort. Is there a link that has pictures of untouched green engines? JQ __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

07-14-2014, 11:06 AM	#4
cortcomp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: cortland, oh Posts: 792	Re: 1966 327 green engine - help me prove it! Here are some good links, one guy even had a can of NOS paint, one has an incorrect chevy orange motor: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324870 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488680 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=439322 __________________ Project "i'm just going to clean up the interior and the engine bay": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550931

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