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toms68cst · 04-20-2003, 09:30 AM

I thought I'd post this picture for kicks.

One question. Does this look like the correct color for Chevy engine orange? I used Hirsche Engine Paint. It's supposed to be the best rattle can engine paint money can buy but it's given me nothing but fits. It was terrible about pooling and running. The spray pattern and coverage was poor. It had to be applied in about 4-5 light coats. On the plus side it looks pretty nice when finished and does seem pretty durable for rattle-can paint.

Anyway, To my eye it looks too orange, a really true orange. I always think of Chevy engine orange has being more of a slightly reddish orange especially compared to the color that was on it originally.

What do you guys think?

(And yes I need to rework my wires a little!)

bigblock73 · 04-20-2003, 09:39 AM

It does look a litte orange, but give it some time...maybe is will fade a little.

Still looks real good from here...nice work!

-Jeff

Roberty · 04-20-2003, 09:43 AM

Yea - it's definately Orange. It'll probably fade soon enough when you start driving it though.

superchevy · 04-20-2003, 11:01 AM

Looks correct to me.
SC

*dtlilly* · 04-20-2003, 11:31 AM

Looks fine to me. Needs some chrome though, since chrome gives your engine more horsepower and torque

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 04-20-2003, 11:59 AM

Looks like Chevy Orange to me. I Like it

toms68cst · 04-20-2003, 12:39 PM

Here's a before shot. It's come a long ways.

It seems like it was more of a tomato orange in this picture. Oh well, I'm not about to go repainting it now. It should darken up a bit.

67cst · 04-20-2003, 01:36 PM

thats lookin awesome, a little tip to guys, buy the same kind chevy orange when you paint your engine

me and my dad ran out and i ripped down to a local parts store and they were all out of the kind we always get so i grabbed another brand of chevy orange and it was a bit different, we didnt know till it was too late also, now the secret is out! hah no one noticed except me and my dad because we allready knew

Class of 69 · 04-20-2003, 01:55 PM

I'm wondering how you knew what the original color was to begin with on that slimy mess in the second pic!!! The new color looks fantastic next to the takeout photo!! I like it!

toms68cst · 04-20-2003, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 67cst
thats lookin awesome, a little tip to guys, buy the same kind chevy orange when you paint your engine me and my dad ran out and i ripped down to a local parts store and they were all out of the kind we always get so i grabbed another brand of chevy orange and it was a bit different, we didnt know till it was too late also, now the secret is out! hah no one noticed except me and my dad because we allready knew

LOL, I started out with two cans of paint and ended up having to order a third can at the last minute to finish it up. I just hope I have enough to finish my bell housing now.

Thanks for the complements!

Longhorn Man · 04-20-2003, 02:37 PM

I too have run into the bran/color deal.
Even if that isn't 100% proper, it looks outstanding.
One thing you just discovered, the higher quality the paint (generally) the thinner it is, the longer it takes to dry, and the more your chances are of it running.
However, as you can tell looking at your engine, it ends up looking soooo much better than the 99 cent crap.

Dean23 · 04-20-2003, 08:35 PM

IMHO I think the best Chevy Orange PAint to buy is the stuff that your local gm dealer sells. It sprays nice, has nice consitency and looks great.

Kixx · 04-20-2003, 09:46 PM

Looks like all the hard work paid off.. I would have it in my truck.

matt_field · 04-20-2003, 09:53 PM

wow, that is one nice looking motor imo, i like them kinda plain, but chrome and all that does look nice to. keep up the good work

matt

04-20-2003, 09:30 AM	#1
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,285	Progress Pic, Correct Chevy engine orange? I thought I'd post this picture for kicks. One question. Does this look like the correct color for Chevy engine orange? I used Hirsche Engine Paint. It's supposed to be the best rattle can engine paint money can buy but it's given me nothing but fits. It was terrible about pooling and running. The spray pattern and coverage was poor. It had to be applied in about 4-5 light coats. On the plus side it looks pretty nice when finished and does seem pretty durable for rattle-can paint. Anyway, To my eye it looks too orange, a really true orange. I always think of Chevy engine orange has being more of a slightly reddish orange especially compared to the color that was on it originally. What do you guys think? (And yes I need to rework my wires a little!) Attached Images __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

04-20-2003, 09:43 AM	#3
Roberty Hot Damn - Here I Am!! Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Ringgold, Georgia Posts: 726	Yea - it's definately Orange. It'll probably fade soon enough when you start driving it though. __________________ My vehicles: '90 Silverado Sport '71 Chevelle SS Convertible '70 C-10 - My Grandfather bought it new - original un-restored

04-20-2003, 11:01 AM	#4
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Looks correct to me. SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

04-20-2003, 11:59 AM	#6
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,140	Looks like Chevy Orange to me. I Like it __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

04-20-2003, 12:39 PM	#7
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,285	Here's a before shot. It's come a long ways. It seems like it was more of a tomato orange in this picture. Oh well, I'm not about to go repainting it now. It should darken up a bit. Attached Images __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

04-20-2003, 09:39 AM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	It does look a litte orange, but give it some time...maybe is will fade a little. Still looks real good from here...nice work! -Jeff

04-20-2003, 11:31 AM	#5
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Looks fine to me. Needs some chrome though, since chrome gives your engine more horsepower and torque

04-20-2003, 01:36 PM	#8
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	thats lookin awesome, a little tip to guys, buy the same kind chevy orange when you paint your engine me and my dad ran out and i ripped down to a local parts store and they were all out of the kind we always get so i grabbed another brand of chevy orange and it was a bit different, we didnt know till it was too late also, now the secret is out! hah no one noticed except me and my dad because we allready knew __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

04-20-2003, 01:55 PM	#9
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	I'm wondering how you knew what the original color was to begin with on that slimy mess in the second pic!!! The new color looks fantastic next to the takeout photo!! I like it! __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

04-20-2003, 02:37 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I too have run into the bran/color deal. Even if that isn't 100% proper, it looks outstanding. One thing you just discovered, the higher quality the paint (generally) the thinner it is, the longer it takes to dry, and the more your chances are of it running. However, as you can tell looking at your engine, it ends up looking soooo much better than the 99 cent crap.

04-20-2003, 08:35 PM	#12
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	IMHO I think the best Chevy Orange PAint to buy is the stuff that your local gm dealer sells. It sprays nice, has nice consitency and looks great. __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

04-20-2003, 09:46 PM	#13
Kixx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central, FL. Posts: 30	Looks like all the hard work paid off.. I would have it in my truck. __________________ 70 StepSide factory original for now 6 banger & all...

04-20-2003, 09:53 PM	#14
matt_field Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Posts: 885	wow, that is one nice looking motor imo, i like them kinda plain, but chrome and all that does look nice to. keep up the good work matt __________________ 1971 k5 blazer 80k mike survivor 1972 3/4 ton 4wd Cummins 12v 1967 swb 2wd 427bbc 1968 4wd shortbox 1971 Cheyenne swb k10 unrestored 1971 Cheyenne super 40k 402bb survivor 1967 Chevy k10 (first truck) 1968 L78 camaro survivor 18k miles 1969 z28 survivor 60k miles 1969 z28 survivor 39k miles 1969 z28 rs survivor 80k miles



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