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my new 72 · 07-24-2002, 11:27 PM

no it isn't pink it Ruby Red

my new 72 · 07-24-2002, 11:27 PM

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my new 72 · 07-24-2002, 11:28 PM

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my new 72 · 07-24-2002, 11:29 PM

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my new 72 · 07-24-2002, 11:30 PM

I know there is a little overspray, but for three Dos XX in an hour I think I did a great job.

cali_surfer · 07-24-2002, 11:45 PM

Whats the story with the heads..... are they getting painted or no? For the overspray, get yourself some laquer thinner and go to work... it'll come off nicely, just watch the stuff you don't want to take off, because its an equal opportunity killer. Bet you can't wait to drop it in huh??

greasemonkey · 07-24-2002, 11:45 PM

Looks good! Why ruby red?

Longhorn Man · 07-25-2002, 12:08 AM

Looks hot pink to me!

Suicide-D · 07-25-2002, 12:09 AM

make sure you locate a 24hr autozone (although I would hate to put you through that...) seems like the last 2 of my installs have required something at 2:00 am unfortunately mine was a compression tester to deliver the the toasted valve news....If you need someone to get in the way(i.e. drink your beer) let me know.

I'm always glad to help!

my new 72 · 07-25-2002, 08:28 AM

The heads are gonna stay unpainted. I've always though heads should be weathered though. I chose Ruby Red because I couldn't find Crimson anywhere, and My interior is gonna be blood red. Dirtdobber, I may need some help I'm not too sure though, thanks. I am getting really excited now. It makes it hard to focus on my homework.

jku72 · 07-25-2002, 09:23 AM

Dude, that is PINK.

Just like my grandmas Cadillac, but she said hers was Rose. If it quacks like a duck....

Smooth68 · 07-25-2002, 09:23 AM

Nice looking setup!

Just from experiece side of things here but if those head aren't aluminum, they are gonna be looking like a big rust pile in no time without some sort of protection. I would definitely paint or clear them....but thats just me.

my new 72 · 07-25-2002, 01:29 PM

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If it quacks like a duck

it's probably a decoy with a dumb a*s duck hunter in the woods making all the racket. The paint was stilla little wet and the flash made it look brighter. And your grandma was right it was ROSE, The color's in the Rainbow aren't the only colors we have. Purple isn't always purple sometimes it's Fuchsia, and pink is not always pink, sometimes it's fuchsia too. Smart arse. I am gonna clear the heads too ProSt68Truck. Thanks for the advice though.

SWINGSAX68 · 07-25-2002, 01:33 PM

Is it possible to paint the engine as it's mounted in my truck???I'm really liking the red look, and my grey looks real bland....F&*d grey sucks!!!!

my new 72 · 07-25-2002, 04:20 PM

It is vvverrrrry difficult from what I hear, but is doable with patience.

Tyler_69C10 · 07-25-2002, 04:26 PM

How many cubes is that engine?

Cyco Path · 07-25-2002, 04:36 PM

Hmm, looks P*ssy Pink to me.

Suicide-D · 07-25-2002, 04:41 PM

the next one I paint will be black.... my current one had to be Orange... I would have it no other way... I gave up on keeping it clean... and now it looks like crap...or I just have too many things going on.... naaww

Sinister · 07-25-2002, 04:54 PM

carb cleaner will get that over spray, you could also get a q-tip and clean them freeze plugs to get that detailed look...

mikej71 · 07-25-2002, 04:55 PM

I do like the looks of the natural color heads. Hopefully you can keep them looking good.

Longhorn Man · 07-25-2002, 05:01 PM

I painted one in the truck with great resulte, but I stripped it down pretty well too. I removed everything off the front I didn't want orange..which, I was in there working already so it was no big deal. Then, I towed it to the coin op car wash, and spent 5 bucks, along with 3 cans of sludge-off and a stiff brush. Then when it dried off, I sprayed it with brake cleaner and wiped it down. Don't bother trying to get teh sides down below the heads, no one will see it, and it is nearly impossable to do. Anything that you can not remove (frame rails, crossmembers)cover with alluminum foil. It will stay there when you wrap it on.
Then, while your waiting for all that to day, you should detail everything that you removed. This will give it that 'done' look. Also, if you paint the bolt heads black, it'll look better. I didn't do that, and later wished I had.
Put it together and take pictures...
Like I did. (I painted this in the truck...no bull)

jku72 · 07-25-2002, 05:12 PM

I have painted engines in vehicle before, usually I take the time while doing a water pump replace, or whatever. I also remove the valve covers and really do them up extra nice, since they recieve the most attention visually. I always wanted to stamp the name Chevrolet on my otherwise plain valve covers, like was done in the 50's. In block letters, done to look factory. But, I have not, but it would look nice, letters painted a different color. Got the idea from working on my '56 olds, it says oldsmobile rocket, and looks sharp. Never seen it in any shows or anything, usually everybody just goes chrome.
Oh, and I was just teasing on the "pink" thing, I have a colonial red trim that was called pink by everybody for a long time.

Super Chevy · 07-25-2002, 05:35 PM

Lookin` Good!

Blue_71 · 07-25-2002, 05:41 PM

gotta find another color now

though i must say it looks great IMO.. i was going to paint my 400 im getting from longhornmail that color but i refuse to paint a motor a color ive seen used befre.. i may give in for once though (dont know of any other color that i hardly see that i would like with red and white)

my new 72 · 07-25-2002, 05:50 PM

The **** of it is I was really looking for crimson but no one makes it. The closest two were Ruby red, and Chrysler red, and a Chrysler color was not going on the SBC.

07-24-2002, 11:27 PM	#1
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	pics of painted engine no it isn't pink it Ruby Red __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

07-24-2002, 11:27 PM	#2
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	2 __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

07-24-2002, 11:28 PM	#3
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	3 __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

07-24-2002, 11:29 PM	#4
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	4 __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

07-24-2002, 11:30 PM	#5
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	I know there is a little overspray, but for three Dos XX in an hour I think I did a great job. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

07-24-2002, 11:45 PM	#6
cali_surfer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,136	Whats the story with the heads..... are they getting painted or no? For the overspray, get yourself some laquer thinner and go to work... it'll come off nicely, just watch the stuff you don't want to take off, because its an equal opportunity killer. Bet you can't wait to drop it in huh?? __________________ My engine is stock... trust me ;o)

07-24-2002, 11:45 PM	#7
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Looks good! Why ruby red? __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

07-25-2002, 12:08 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Looks hot pink to me!

07-25-2002, 12:09 AM	#9
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	time is ticking..... make sure you locate a 24hr autozone (although I would hate to put you through that...) seems like the last 2 of my installs have required something at 2:00 am unfortunately mine was a compression tester to deliver the the toasted valve news....If you need someone to get in the way(i.e. drink your beer) let me know. I'm always glad to help!

07-25-2002, 08:28 AM	#10
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	The heads are gonna stay unpainted. I've always though heads should be weathered though. I chose Ruby Red because I couldn't find Crimson anywhere, and My interior is gonna be blood red. Dirtdobber, I may need some help I'm not too sure though, thanks. I am getting really excited now. It makes it hard to focus on my homework. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

07-25-2002, 09:23 AM	#11
jku72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: cornville, maine Posts: 659	Dude, that is PINK. Just like my grandmas Cadillac, but she said hers was Rose. If it quacks like a duck....

07-25-2002, 09:23 AM	#12
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Nice looking setup! Just from experiece side of things here but if those head aren't aluminum, they are gonna be looking like a big rust pile in no time without some sort of protection. I would definitely paint or clear them....but thats just me. __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

07-25-2002, 01:33 PM	#14
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07-25-2002, 04:20 PM	#15
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	It is vvverrrrry difficult from what I hear, but is doable with patience. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

07-25-2002, 04:26 PM	#16
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07-25-2002, 04:36 PM	#17
Cyco Path Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Robertsdale, AL, USA Posts: 77	Ruby Red? Hmm, looks Pssy Pink to me. __________________ Looking for '67 to replace the '68 I sold. Robertsdale, AL*

07-25-2002, 04:41 PM	#18
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	I recommend BLACK the next one I paint will be black.... my current one had to be Orange... I would have it no other way... I gave up on keeping it clean... and now it looks like crap...or I just have too many things going on.... naaww

07-25-2002, 04:54 PM	#19
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	carb cleaner will get that over spray, you could also get a q-tip and clean them freeze plugs to get that detailed look... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

07-25-2002, 04:55 PM	#20
mikej71 Unregistered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 538	I do like the looks of the natural color heads. Hopefully you can keep them looking good. __________________ 71 SWB Stepside SB400/TH350

07-25-2002, 05:01 PM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I painted one in the truck with great resulte, but I stripped it down pretty well too. I removed everything off the front I didn't want orange..which, I was in there working already so it was no big deal. Then, I towed it to the coin op car wash, and spent 5 bucks, along with 3 cans of sludge-off and a stiff brush. Then when it dried off, I sprayed it with brake cleaner and wiped it down. Don't bother trying to get teh sides down below the heads, no one will see it, and it is nearly impossable to do. Anything that you can not remove (frame rails, crossmembers)cover with alluminum foil. It will stay there when you wrap it on. Then, while your waiting for all that to day, you should detail everything that you removed. This will give it that 'done' look. Also, if you paint the bolt heads black, it'll look better. I didn't do that, and later wished I had. Put it together and take pictures... Like I did. (I painted this in the truck...no bull) Attached Images

07-25-2002, 05:12 PM	#22
jku72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: cornville, maine Posts: 659	I have painted engines in vehicle before, usually I take the time while doing a water pump replace, or whatever. I also remove the valve covers and really do them up extra nice, since they recieve the most attention visually. I always wanted to stamp the name Chevrolet on my otherwise plain valve covers, like was done in the 50's. In block letters, done to look factory. But, I have not, but it would look nice, letters painted a different color. Got the idea from working on my '56 olds, it says oldsmobile rocket, and looks sharp. Never seen it in any shows or anything, usually everybody just goes chrome. Oh, and I was just teasing on the "pink" thing, I have a colonial red trim that was called pink by everybody for a long time. __________________ jku Cornville, Maine 68 C10 burb 42 Willys MB 46 Dodge WF-32 1.5 ton 53 & 56 Olds' 60 Cadillac 22 Dodge Brothers

07-25-2002, 05:35 PM	#23
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	Lookin` Good!

07-25-2002, 05:50 PM	#25
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	The **** of it is I was really looking for crimson but no one makes it. The closest two were Ruby red, and Chrysler red, and a Chrysler color was not going on the SBC. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

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