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truck69 · 11-08-2003, 02:54 PM

Does anyone know why so many engine blocks are painted orange? I just bought a 69 Chevy back in July and they guy I bought it from said they person before him modified the motor. But it was painted orange. Next year I am going to paint it the same color as the truck. Thanks.

cdowns · 11-08-2003, 03:28 PM

i think it's cause zora liked orange engines

Cat Fuzz · 11-08-2003, 03:57 PM

Thats the color they were painted at the factory. Personally, I don't like Chevy Orange. I painted my engine Cummins Green. It's close enough to my trucks body color that people think I matched them on purpose but I painted the engine that color long before I got my truck.

Tx Firefighter · 11-08-2003, 04:33 PM

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Originally posted by Cat Fuzz
Thats the color they were painted at the factory. Personally, I don't like Chevy Orange. I painted my engine Cummins Green. It's close enough to my trucks body color that people think I matched them on purpose but I painted the engine that color long before I got my truck.

The Cummins in my pickup is black! I was robbed!

BtnkBndt · 11-08-2003, 11:10 PM

This may sound dumb but it makes some sense. I was told the orange was to help in tracing oil leaks.

Cat Fuzz · 11-08-2003, 11:58 PM

shuttermutt · 11-09-2003, 12:52 AM

Rumor has it that the oval track boys paint(ed?) their blocks flat black to dissipate heat.. Personally, I've always been fond of the blue color Ford uses. Chevy orange always looked a little gawdy. I think my next block, however, will be happy face yellow.

That makes me wonder if anyone has ever taken the time to smooth out an entire block. You know, sort of "polish" the iron. Sure, it's kind of pointless, but it'd look neat I think. While you're at it, just get a couple hundred cans of that "fleck stone" stuff!

bpmcgee · 11-09-2003, 02:52 AM

Simple. Orange adds 25 HP at the flywheel!

It's been dyno tested man! And since I said it, it must be true!

I've been going through the Summit catalog making a list of all the things that are described as "Bolt on 25 HP." I'm going to buy them all and drive off into the sunset with a 5000 HP engine!

Brian

breeh · 11-09-2003, 03:24 AM

I saw a motor block that a guy totally smoothed and polished. It was on Camaro.net. It looked pretty cool but it took a massive amount of time to do.

PanelDeland · 11-09-2003, 01:35 PM

Quite a few of the Super Rod and street rodder types do the smoothed engine.I think it would be too much work for something that gets driven daily.I also hate to think of romping on it too hard and having to do another block cause I blew the engine.I guess it would be cool in a show vehicle but way more work than I would put into it.

*Phillip Johnson* · 11-09-2003, 01:40 PM

Ive had 3 Cummins and they have all been black. What year did they use Green?

11-08-2003, 02:54 PM	#1
truck69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 323	Paint on Block Does anyone know why so many engine blocks are painted orange? I just bought a 69 Chevy back in July and they guy I bought it from said they person before him modified the motor. But it was painted orange. Next year I am going to paint it the same color as the truck. Thanks.

11-08-2003, 03:28 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i think it's cause zora liked orange engines __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-09-2003, 12:52 AM	#7
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Rumor has it that the oval track boys paint(ed?) their blocks flat black to dissipate heat.. Personally, I've always been fond of the blue color Ford uses. Chevy orange always looked a little gawdy. I think my next block, however, will be happy face yellow. That makes me wonder if anyone has ever taken the time to smooth out an entire block. You know, sort of "polish" the iron. Sure, it's kind of pointless, but it'd look neat I think. While you're at it, just get a couple hundred cans of that "fleck stone" stuff! __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

11-09-2003, 03:24 AM	#9
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	I saw a motor block that a guy totally smoothed and polished. It was on Camaro.net. It looked pretty cool but it took a massive amount of time to do. __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

11-09-2003, 01:35 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Quite a few of the Super Rod and street rodder types do the smoothed engine.I think it would be too much work for something that gets driven daily.I also hate to think of romping on it too hard and having to do another block cause I blew the engine.I guess it would be cool in a show vehicle but way more work than I would put into it. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-08-2003, 03:57 PM	#3
Cat Fuzz My son, my joy. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 463	Thats the color they were painted at the factory. Personally, I don't like Chevy Orange. I painted my engine Cummins Green. It's close enough to my trucks body color that people think I matched them on purpose but I painted the engine that color long before I got my truck.

11-08-2003, 11:10 PM	#5
BtnkBndt Pennyless Fool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Forney,Tx Posts: 439	This may sound dumb but it makes some sense. I was told the orange was to help in tracing oil leaks.

11-08-2003, 11:58 PM	#6
Cat Fuzz My son, my joy. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 463

11-09-2003, 02:52 AM	#8
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Simple. Orange adds 25 HP at the flywheel! It's been dyno tested man! And since I said it, it must be true! I've been going through the Summit catalog making a list of all the things that are described as "Bolt on 25 HP." I'm going to buy them all and drive off into the sunset with a 5000 HP engine! Brian

11-09-2003, 01:40 PM	#11
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,579	Ive had 3 Cummins and they have all been black. What year did they use Green?

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