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06-07-2018, 07:12 AM
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1966 283 engine paint
I just purchased a 283 out of a 1966 chevelle. I plan on putting this engine in my 65 c10. I have researched and found that in a 65c10 the engine color was gray? Was wondering two things. First is this correct? Second if so what brand/ color gray engine paint has anyone used. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks. Jim W
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06-07-2018, 09:27 AM
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Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC
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Re: 1966 283 engine paint
Grey is correct, no code for it but no one will be the wiser as most are not stock.
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10-29-2024, 07:27 PM
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Re: 1966 283 engine paint
Has anyone found a decent match for this color? Closest I’ve found is chevy medium gray.
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10-29-2024, 08:27 PM
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Re: 1966 283 engine paint
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=795604&page=3 I had just a little bit of paint left on my oil pan when I rebuild my engine. I went to the auto paint store and matched it up and used a single stage paint. You can find The formula on post #47 or 62. 62 doesn't have paint smudges all over it..
 I made it easier. Here are the pictures and what the color looks like.
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10-30-2024, 03:23 AM
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Re: 1966 283 engine paint
Bei meinen Motor habe ich RAL 7031 verwendet.
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10-30-2024, 11:10 PM
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10-30-2024, 11:14 PM
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10-30-2024, 11:22 PM
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Re: 1966 283 engine paint
I did Ford engine gray, as I can get it anywhere and touch it up easy. But I'm no purist.
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10-31-2024, 08:07 PM
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Re: 1966 283 engine paint
Most people did know that this truck came with gray engines. I found that KBS coatings has the Chevy gray paint.
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03-04-2026, 08:23 PM
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