Project Lemon Drop Engine Color Poll? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jugernot · 01-08-2007, 11:28 PM

Kevin has started the dismantle for paint prep and will return the frame and engine to me shortly.

I'm trying to decide what color to paint the motor. The entire engine compartment is going to be the same as the exterior color. The motor was also have many billet aluminum parts (pulleys, brackets,etc).

I recall Chip Foose saying the opening the hood should be like opening a jewelery box and the motor was the jem. I was thinking of painting the motor yellow or a silver color.

I have attached a pic of the exterior color.

1. Yellow

2. Silver

3. Black

4. Other (make a suggestion)

Brad · 01-08-2007, 11:38 PM

What? Mauve is not an option?

nandress · 01-08-2007, 11:42 PM

I voted silver since I think it would be snazzy, plus it allows for a lot of variety on accessories. You can use black, polished, chrome, or any other color with it you like.

But if it were my yellow truck, I would seriously consider doing it blue since I have always tended to settle on a yellow/blue combo for my projects.

PBFAB.COM · 01-08-2007, 11:42 PM

What color is the chassis and suspension components going to be?

brak · 01-08-2007, 11:59 PM

Chevy orange

Any other color would be blasphemy...

arkracing · 01-08-2007, 11:59 PM

Yeller - as motors the same color as the body are cool.

besides something about a Yellow chevy motor:

Deuce · 01-09-2007, 01:11 AM

I painted mine silver. I wanted sort of a industrial look with no chrome.

FarmTruk · 01-09-2007, 01:13 AM

I think the same yellow as the fender color would look killer. Chrome accesories would POP. Diamonds sparkle yellow (as well as other colors

)

However, what color are the fender liners to be. I may change to black motor if they are body color

arkracing...I likey the white shorties on that motor. PITA to keep clean I bet.

jugernot · 01-09-2007, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

What color is the chassis and suspension components going to be?

Satin Black....

65-72 chevytoys · 01-09-2007, 01:17 AM

The mustang that Boyd built that was yellow with silver ralley stripes had a silver engine to go with the stripes and contrast the yellow engine compartment and highlight any chrome or billet accessories. That is how I plan on doing mine.

IvelDesigns · 01-09-2007, 01:18 AM

lol, my vote for black just made a 3 way tie :-)

in the inners are yellow, i think you'll need something to contrast the yellow.

Toms Truckin · 01-09-2007, 01:32 AM

Yellow!!!

jimmydean · 01-09-2007, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brak

Chevy orange

Any other color would be blasphemy...

I'm with stupid ^^

Guess I'm old fashioned.

View Poll Results: What color should I paint the motor of Project Lemon Drop
Yellow	11	36.67%
Silver	8	26.67%
Black	8	26.67%
Other (make a suggestion)	3	10.00%
Voters: 30. You may not vote on this poll

01-08-2007, 11:28 PM	#1
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Project Lemon Drop Engine Color Poll? Kevin has started the dismantle for paint prep and will return the frame and engine to me shortly. I'm trying to decide what color to paint the motor. The entire engine compartment is going to be the same as the exterior color. The motor was also have many billet aluminum parts (pulleys, brackets,etc). I recall Chip Foose saying the opening the hood should be like opening a jewelery box and the motor was the jem. I was thinking of painting the motor yellow or a silver color. I have attached a pic of the exterior color. 1. Yellow 2. Silver 3. Black 4. Other (make a suggestion) Attached Images __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082 Last edited by jugernot; 01-08-2007 at 11:31 PM.

01-08-2007, 11:38 PM	#2
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Project Lemon Drop Engine Color Poll? What? Mauve is not an option? __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

01-08-2007, 11:42 PM	#3
nandress Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 211	Re: Project Lemon Drop Engine Color Poll? I voted silver since I think it would be snazzy, plus it allows for a lot of variety on accessories. You can use black, polished, chrome, or any other color with it you like. But if it were my yellow truck, I would seriously consider doing it blue since I have always tended to settle on a yellow/blue combo for my projects.

01-08-2007, 11:42 PM	#4
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Project Lemon Drop Engine Color Poll? What color is the chassis and suspension components going to be? __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

01-08-2007, 11:59 PM	#5
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: Project Lemon Drop Engine Color Poll? Chevy orange Any other color would be blasphemy... __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

01-08-2007, 11:59 PM	#6
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Re: Project Lemon Drop Engine Color Poll? Yeller - as motors the same color as the body are cool. besides something about a Yellow chevy motor: Attached Images __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

01-09-2007, 01:11 AM	#7
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Project Lemon Drop Engine Color Poll? I painted mine silver. I wanted sort of a industrial look with no chrome. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!! Last edited by Deuce; 01-09-2007 at 01:11 AM.

01-09-2007, 01:13 AM	#8
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: Project Lemon Drop Engine Color Poll? I think the same yellow as the fender color would look killer. Chrome accesories would POP. Diamonds sparkle yellow (as well as other colors) However, what color are the fender liners to be. I may change to black motor if they are body color arkracing...I likey the white shorties on that motor. PITA to keep clean I bet. __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*

01-09-2007, 01:17 AM	#10
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: Project Lemon Drop Engine Color Poll? The mustang that Boyd built that was yellow with silver ralley stripes had a silver engine to go with the stripes and contrast the yellow engine compartment and highlight any chrome or billet accessories. That is how I plan on doing mine.

01-09-2007, 01:18 AM	#11
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Project Lemon Drop Engine Color Poll? lol, my vote for black just made a 3 way tie :-) in the inners are yellow, i think you'll need something to contrast the yellow. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

01-09-2007, 01:32 AM	#12
Toms Truckin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Salinas Posts: 21	Re: Project Lemon Drop Engine Color Poll? Yellow!!! __________________ 72 GMC Sierra Grande



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