what color should i paint my motor - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

warpig98 · 04-20-2009, 06:35 PM

wondering what color i should paint my motor. my truck is a burnt copper color. i've got the polished intake, valve cover, air cleaner, alternator bracket, timing cover, fuel pump, and have the braided lines with the red/blue clamp covers. i'm ordering a polished water pump also.

ont_guy_38 · 04-20-2009, 06:37 PM

I vote same colour as your truck !!!!!!!!!!!

warpig98 · 04-20-2009, 06:39 PM

i don't wanna do that because complete engine bay is body color, figured that i would be to much color.

Tonystepside · 04-20-2009, 06:50 PM

i say black

bigblock73 · 04-20-2009, 06:53 PM

I like silver or grey blocks

87Lowrider · 04-20-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonystepside

i say black

I'll second that!

pokethesmot · 04-20-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 87Lowrider

I'll second that!

i third that and nice engine btw

ont_guy_38 · 04-20-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by warpig98

i don't wanna do that because complete engine bay is body color, figured that i would be to much color.

Oh ok ...bet a nice Corvette yellow would go good with that burnt orange and chrome really stands out on yellow

tvblazer78 · 04-20-2009, 08:22 PM

Same color as the truck would look clean, can you post a pic of your truck so we can see the color?

JohnC · 04-20-2009, 08:28 PM

If you are painting the entire engine bay the same color as the truck I would go with black or silver.

3r!c84 · 04-20-2009, 08:33 PM

paint the block black and the heads sliver to look like alum. heads. it should look good

cjracing15 · 04-20-2009, 08:38 PM

I vote for Gray as a engine color. But I have used black with great results.

This is what my engine looks like in gray.

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flamingbig10 · 04-20-2009, 08:41 PM

Chevy orange or Black, maybe in a couple days the fenders will be black

ont_guy_38 · 04-20-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

Same color as the truck would look clean, can you post a pic of your truck so we can see the color?

Check out his build thread there TV .I think he might be right as he has the rad cradle and everything body colour , it might be too much of one colour

**old Rusty C10** · 04-20-2009, 09:26 PM

cast me a vote for black

flamingbig10 · 04-20-2009, 09:43 PM

here is warpig's truck
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...53#post3223953

f.monroe · 04-20-2009, 10:21 PM

I would go Silver to match the accessories or go with the same color as the lettering on the hood . It would be just a little different .
Looks good !
Frank

71swb4x4 · 04-20-2009, 10:30 PM

My vote would be silver or black.
Not body color or orange, and I only say that because of all the copper you already have in teh engine bay.

CoggedBelt75 · 04-20-2009, 10:57 PM

With all the chrome, I'm for the black.

jared78 · 04-21-2009, 01:27 AM

I think cast grey would look good

bumslie75 · 04-21-2009, 01:35 AM

I say go with the black

*78 Chevyrado* · 04-21-2009, 02:14 AM

Need a pic of your truck....

flamingbig10 · 04-21-2009, 02:20 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1237737683

babyJay · 04-21-2009, 03:36 AM

They only came stock in three colors...orange, blue, and black. Pick one, and I'm sure the results will be fine with all that bling you have there.

Desperado454 · 04-21-2009, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

I like silver or grey blocks

I vote for the gray

04-20-2009, 06:35 PM	#1
warpig98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arcadia, wisconsin Posts: 135	what color should i paint my motor wondering what color i should paint my motor. my truck is a burnt copper color. i've got the polished intake, valve cover, air cleaner, alternator bracket, timing cover, fuel pump, and have the braided lines with the red/blue clamp covers. i'm ordering a polished water pump also. Attached Images __________________ THANK YOU SOLDIERS!!!!! VISIT MY 78 BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334884

04-20-2009, 06:37 PM	#2
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: what color should i paint my motor I vote same colour as your truck !!!!!!!!!!!

04-20-2009, 06:39 PM	#3
warpig98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arcadia, wisconsin Posts: 135	Re: what color should i paint my motor i don't wanna do that because complete engine bay is body color, figured that i would be to much color. __________________ THANK YOU SOLDIERS!!!!! VISIT MY 78 BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334884

04-20-2009, 06:50 PM	#4
Tonystepside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Harbeson,Delaware Posts: 85	Re: what color should i paint my motor i say black __________________ :

04-20-2009, 06:53 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: what color should i paint my motor I like silver or grey blocks __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

04-20-2009, 08:22 PM	#9
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: what color should i paint my motor Same color as the truck would look clean, can you post a pic of your truck so we can see the color? __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

04-20-2009, 08:28 PM	#10
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: what color should i paint my motor If you are painting the entire engine bay the same color as the truck I would go with black or silver.

04-20-2009, 08:33 PM	#11
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: what color should i paint my motor paint the block black and the heads sliver to look like alum. heads. it should look good __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

04-20-2009, 08:38 PM	#12
cjracing15 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lexington, TN Posts: 1,427	Re: what color should i paint my motor I vote for Gray as a engine color. But I have used black with great results. This is what my engine looks like in gray. __________________ The fleet 94 Chevy 4x4 reg cab 2018 Traverse (wifes car) 1977 SWB stepside 1949 Chevy truck Last edited by cjracing15; 04-20-2009 at 08:40 PM.

04-20-2009, 08:41 PM	#13
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: what color should i paint my motor Chevy orange or Black, maybe in a couple days the fenders will be black __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 04-20-2009 at 08:44 PM.

04-20-2009, 09:26 PM	#15
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: what color should i paint my motor cast me a vote for black __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

04-20-2009, 09:43 PM	#16
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: what color should i paint my motor here is warpig's truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...53#post3223953 __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

04-20-2009, 10:21 PM	#17
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: what color should i paint my motor I would go Silver to match the accessories or go with the same color as the lettering on the hood . It would be just a little different . Looks good ! Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

04-20-2009, 10:30 PM	#18
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: what color should i paint my motor My vote would be silver or black. Not body color or orange, and I only say that because of all the copper you already have in teh engine bay. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-20-2009, 10:57 PM	#19
CoggedBelt75 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Altus, Oklahoma Posts: 679	Re: what color should i paint my motor With all the chrome, I'm for the black.



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04-21-2009, 01:27 AM	#20
jared78 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: longview washington Posts: 87	Re: what color should i paint my motor I think cast grey would look good

04-21-2009, 01:35 AM	#21
bumslie75 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reedley Ca Posts: 360	Re: what color should i paint my motor I say go with the black

04-21-2009, 02:14 AM	#22
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: what color should i paint my motor Need a pic of your truck....

04-21-2009, 02:20 AM	#23
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: what color should i paint my motor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1237737683 __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

04-21-2009, 03:36 AM	#24
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: what color should i paint my motor They only came stock in three colors...orange, blue, and black. Pick one, and I'm sure the results will be fine with all that bling you have there. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

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