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rolson1039 · 10-24-2004, 08:45 PM

when you get ready to do up an engine compartment on one of our trucks and youre going with chrome engine pieces like valve covers and air cleaner etc what color do you paint the painted part of the inner fenders and the firewall? body exterior color? black? another color?

bigblock73 · 10-24-2004, 11:06 PM

I think firewalls and the fenders look best body color and inner fenders look best gloss black...this is how mine will be and how GM did it when the trucks were new (except GM made the inners satin black).

I have seen some black firewalls, and they don't look too bad, but IMO you need a real nice detailed engine to make it look "right"...if you don't, then it looks slapped together.

cliffsta · 10-24-2004, 11:15 PM

yeah i voted black, its the easiest. but if your goin all out, then eveyrhting should be body color.

Jonboy · 10-24-2004, 11:57 PM

I undercoated the firewall in my 73 when I did it. The yellow paint helped it to stand out, and it also covered up the nasty original green. The inside of the fenders were body color, and I used grey zolotone (trunk paint) on the fender wells and heater box. It looked very nice, and I think the Blazer will get the same treatment someday.

hotrodhomi · 10-25-2004, 09:05 AM

what are your plans for the truck? Work, play or show?

1974ChevyC10 · 10-25-2004, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

I think firewalls and the fenders look best body color and inner fenders look best gloss black...this is how mine will be and how GM did it when the trucks were new (except GM made the inners satin black).

i have to agree on this particular reply.when mine gets repainted(someday)i will have it done that way so the paint job will look better in my opinion.

Jonboy · 10-25-2004, 01:41 PM

Here are a couple of pics of mine before I cleaned up the sloppy wiring and all...

Jonboy · 10-25-2004, 01:44 PM

couple more..

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outer body color	9	45.00%
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10-24-2004, 08:45 PM	#1
rolson1039 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 404	paint color question engine compartment when you get ready to do up an engine compartment on one of our trucks and youre going with chrome engine pieces like valve covers and air cleaner etc what color do you paint the painted part of the inner fenders and the firewall? body exterior color? black? another color? __________________ so many trucks so little time!!!

10-24-2004, 11:06 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	I think firewalls and the fenders look best body color and inner fenders look best gloss black...this is how mine will be and how GM did it when the trucks were new (except GM made the inners satin black). I have seen some black firewalls, and they don't look too bad, but IMO you need a real nice detailed engine to make it look "right"...if you don't, then it looks slapped together. __________________ 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

10-24-2004, 11:15 PM	#3
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	yeah i voted black, its the easiest. but if your goin all out, then eveyrhting should be body color. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

10-24-2004, 11:57 PM	#4
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	I undercoated the firewall in my 73 when I did it. The yellow paint helped it to stand out, and it also covered up the nasty original green. The inside of the fenders were body color, and I used grey zolotone (trunk paint) on the fender wells and heater box. It looked very nice, and I think the Blazer will get the same treatment someday. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

10-25-2004, 09:05 AM	#5
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	what are your plans for the truck? Work, play or show?

10-25-2004, 01:41 PM	#7
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Here are a couple of pics of mine before I cleaned up the sloppy wiring and all... Attached Images __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241 Last edited by Jonboy; 10-25-2004 at 01:43 PM.

10-25-2004, 01:44 PM	#8
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	couple more.. Attached Images __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241



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