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**ChiefRocka** · 08-04-2012, 01:23 AM

I was wondering where to grab some of this stuff ??

My partner located early Buick Straight 8 paint which looks similar ... He can get that, but couldnt find the 292 paint.

Wonder if its the same ??

(search isnt working for me , 'fatal errors')

**ChiefRocka** · 08-04-2012, 09:40 AM

I did a search and found this ....

"292 Green can be obtained through Krylon, paint #2013, known as GM Alpine Green or Detroit Diesel Green"

**aerotruk63** · 08-04-2012, 09:49 AM

Sorry John, I was looking through my stuff to find the can but you beat me to it.

sigshooter · 08-04-2012, 09:49 AM

the astronaut painted his highly detailed 65 restoration 292 green... I think he had something mixed up, check out his build thread and PM him about it. All his stuff is dead on perfect.

I have heard the alpine green and detriot green is close also

sigshooter · 08-04-2012, 09:59 AM

here is a picture of John's ( theastronaut )

**ChiefRocka** · 08-04-2012, 10:06 AM

Cool, thanks !!

I wouldn't need anything mixed, not for this rusty rig .... Just close out of a spray can would be good.

So I guess Alpine/Detroit diesel green it is ??

DoubleL · 08-04-2012, 11:55 AM

Here is my 292, unfortunately it thinks it is a small block.....

boucher racing · 08-04-2012, 02:32 PM

Here is mine. I used Plasti-Kote Alpine Green.

theastronaut · 08-04-2012, 07:13 PM

Thanks Sig. I used Plasticote Alpine Green on the '65, there wasn't enough original paint to have it matched. The PlastiKote lays out good and has good gloss. Its either a tad lighter, or the original paint was stained and darker, but close enough to not really matter.

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**TBONE1964** · 12-08-2012, 09:14 PM

You have a very nice engine compartment sir. I hope mine looks half that nice when I finish it (64 with a 292). I do insist that the engine is the (almost) correct color and not Chevy orange like it is now. The funny thing is, they did a shabby job and missed some of the lower block (near the bell housing) that is still green.

Thanks for sharing.

61K10 · 12-09-2012, 01:39 PM

Boucher-racing----is that a turbo i see on your 292?

boucher racing · 12-09-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 61K10

Boucher-racing----is that a turbo i see on your 292?

Yeah Buddy!! Its a little T3 from a Buick Grand National

gmcdeadhead · 12-09-2012, 03:23 PM

what is the original color on a 1966 292 chevy motor?

**TBONE1964** · 12-09-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gmcdeadhead

what is the original color on a 1966 292 chevy motor?

http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/Articles/Engine-Paint.php

Hope this link helps. My 64 is green and I know this because there were still traces of it on the block. It was painted over with orange and not very good because they missed down by the bell housing.

Minesinger · 10-11-2015, 11:02 PM

Making some progress on my 292 over the last couple weeks.

I used Dupli-Color, Engine Enamel with Ceramic in Alpine Green.

**TJ's Chevy** · 10-11-2015, 11:31 PM

Looks good!

My 292 is dark blue. lol!

Sik5chevy · 10-12-2015, 12:28 AM

i dont know if this helps but i remember there was a brothers factory engine paint called "gmc engine olive" sold by the quart.

RANDY COX · 10-12-2015, 10:44 AM

I like the green too...

I'm hopeing to be painting my whole truck the Detroit Diesel Green...

mattbert56 · 10-12-2015, 10:49 AM

I used that gm Detroit diesel alpine green. It makes the 292 look darn close to factory regardless of what carb and exhausted setup your running.

**TJ's Chevy** · 10-12-2015, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mattbert56

I used that gm Detroit diesel alpine green. It makes the 292 look darn close to factory regardless of what carb and exhausted setup your running.

How's the truck been running Matt?

mattbert56 · 10-12-2015, 01:05 PM

Been running great! I'm in the process of getting a new set of axles geared a bit taller. Its an open knuckle 44 and 14 bolt withe a locker. I drive it everyday from Tuesday night till Sunday night. I just use my little Toyota whenever I have to commute to work up north. The 65 ain't there quit yet. How's ur old truck tj

**TJ's Chevy** · 10-12-2015, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mattbert56

Been running great! I'm in the process of getting a new set of axles geared a bit taller. Its an open knuckle 44 and 14 bolt withe a locker. I drive it everyday from Tuesday night till Sunday night. I just use my little Toyota whenever I have to commute to work up north. The 65 ain't there quit yet. How's ur old truck tj

lol. My truck ain't really a truck anymore. haha But its coming along great! You can see where I am on my build thread. I've been driving the GMC alot lately. She's be running real good.

mattbert56 · 10-12-2015, 01:12 PM

Nice. The guy I'm workingfor now was telling me about this old truck that had a 305 6 in it and how much torque they have. Then few days later our steel supplier said something similar of that engine. Found it ironic

**TJ's Chevy** · 10-12-2015, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mattbert56

Nice. The guy I'm workingfor now was telling me about this old truck that had a 305 6 in it and how much torque they have. Then few days later our steel supplier said something similar of that engine. Found it ironic

Oh they are Monsters. lol My 305E V6 is a Ball. Pulling a hill at 55-60 with a load is no sweat.

mattbert56 · 10-12-2015, 01:17 PM

Shhh. Your making my Toyota jealous.

08-04-2012, 01:23 AM	#1
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	292 Green Engine Paint ... I was wondering where to grab some of this stuff ?? My partner located early Buick Straight 8 paint which looks similar ... He can get that, but couldnt find the 292 paint. Wonder if its the same ?? (search isnt working for me , 'fatal errors') __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

08-04-2012, 09:49 AM	#3
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: 292 Green Engine Paint ... Sorry John, I was looking through my stuff to find the can but you beat me to it.

08-04-2012, 09:49 AM	#4
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	Re: 292 Green Engine Paint ... the astronaut painted his highly detailed 65 restoration 292 green... I think he had something mixed up, check out his build thread and PM him about it. All his stuff is dead on perfect. I have heard the alpine green and detriot green is close also __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide

08-04-2012, 09:59 AM	#5
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	Re: 292 Green Engine Paint ... here is a picture of John's ( theastronaut ) Attached Images __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide

08-04-2012, 10:06 AM	#6
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: 292 Green Engine Paint ... Cool, thanks !! I wouldn't need anything mixed, not for this rusty rig .... Just close out of a spray can would be good. So I guess Alpine/Detroit diesel green it is ?? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

08-04-2012, 09:40 AM	#2
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: 292 Green Engine Paint ... I did a search and found this .... "292 Green can be obtained through Krylon, paint #2013, known as GM Alpine Green or Detroit Diesel Green" __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

08-04-2012, 11:55 AM	#7
DoubleL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 305	Re: 292 Green Engine Paint ... Here is my 292, unfortunately it thinks it is a small block..... Attached Images

08-04-2012, 02:32 PM	#8
boucher racing Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 294	Re: 292 Green Engine Paint ... Here is mine. I used Plasti-Kote Alpine Green. __________________ Build Threads: "JED" 66 GMC C1000 http://inliners.org/ubbthreads/ubbth...1857#Post61857 "Cropwell" 66 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=587639

08-04-2012, 07:13 PM	#9
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,883	Re: 292 Green Engine Paint ... Thanks Sig. I used Plasticote Alpine Green on the '65, there wasn't enough original paint to have it matched. The PlastiKote lays out good and has good gloss. Its either a tad lighter, or the original paint was stained and darker, but close enough to not really matter. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

12-08-2012, 09:14 PM	#10
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: 292 Green Engine Paint ... You have a very nice engine compartment sir. I hope mine looks half that nice when I finish it (64 with a 292). I do insist that the engine is the (almost) correct color and not Chevy orange like it is now. The funny thing is, they did a shabby job and missed some of the lower block (near the bell housing) that is still green. Thanks for sharing. Attached Images

12-09-2012, 01:39 PM	#11
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: 292 Green Engine Paint ... Boucher-racing----is that a turbo i see on your 292? __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

12-09-2012, 03:23 PM	#13
gmcdeadhead Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: branchburg, new jersey Posts: 568	Re: 292 Green Engine Paint ... what is the original color on a 1966 292 chevy motor?

10-11-2015, 11:02 PM	#15
Minesinger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Troy, Ohio Posts: 37	Re: 292 Green Engine Paint ... Making some progress on my 292 over the last couple weeks. I used Dupli-Color, Engine Enamel with Ceramic in Alpine Green.

10-11-2015, 11:31 PM	#16
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 292 Green Engine Paint ... Looks good! My 292 is dark blue. lol! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

10-12-2015, 12:28 AM	#17
Sik5chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 115	Re: 292 Green Engine Paint ... i dont know if this helps but i remember there was a brothers factory engine paint called "gmc engine olive" sold by the quart.



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10-12-2015, 10:44 AM	#18
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: 292 Green Engine Paint ... I like the green too... I'm hopeing to be painting my whole truck the Detroit Diesel Green... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

10-12-2015, 10:49 AM	#19
mattbert56 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Story, Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: 292 Green Engine Paint ... I used that gm Detroit diesel alpine green. It makes the 292 look darn close to factory regardless of what carb and exhausted setup your running. Attached Images __________________ Well that didn't go as planned. 1965 k20 buikd thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=628346&page=6

10-12-2015, 01:05 PM	#21
mattbert56 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Story, Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: 292 Green Engine Paint ... Been running great! I'm in the process of getting a new set of axles geared a bit taller. Its an open knuckle 44 and 14 bolt withe a locker. I drive it everyday from Tuesday night till Sunday night. I just use my little Toyota whenever I have to commute to work up north. The 65 ain't there quit yet. How's ur old truck tj __________________ Well that didn't go as planned. 1965 k20 buikd thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=628346&page=6

10-12-2015, 01:12 PM	#23
mattbert56 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Story, Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: 292 Green Engine Paint ... Nice. The guy I'm workingfor now was telling me about this old truck that had a 305 6 in it and how much torque they have. Then few days later our steel supplier said something similar of that engine. Found it ironic __________________ Well that didn't go as planned. 1965 k20 buikd thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=628346&page=6

10-12-2015, 01:17 PM	#25
mattbert56 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Story, Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: 292 Green Engine Paint ... Shhh. Your making my Toyota jealous. __________________ Well that didn't go as planned. 1965 k20 buikd thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=628346&page=6

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