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71Dragtruck · 10-18-2005, 09:56 PM

Allright, I been getting alot of flac from a friend on my choice of engine color. Due to some bad luck the engine is coming out for rebuild, and I'm looking for opinions on color choice. My friend say's orange, ( cause he might want to buy it next year when I get my new one), I was thinking black maybe. How about you guy's/girl's, what color would you go with?

70short/step · 10-18-2005, 09:59 PM

Chevy Orange would look Great! Never liked the Black engine.

**hevy_chevy67** · 10-18-2005, 10:01 PM

Yeh, orange is my color of choice too.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-18-2005, 10:07 PM

Call me

but I like it YELLOW

modifiedGMC · 10-18-2005, 10:12 PM

I went crazy! I painted mine metallic blue to match the color I going to paint the truck! It depends on your choice and what you like, it's your truck paint it whatever tickles your fancy. Black looks good with alot of chrome, orange looks good too.

Longhorn Man · 10-18-2005, 10:12 PM

You're crazy.

Chevy Orange.

kelsfine69 · 10-18-2005, 10:21 PM

I went with orange.

weasel29gm · 10-18-2005, 10:25 PM

Orange!!!!!!!!

76bonanza · 10-18-2005, 11:08 PM

did you paint those hood hinges or buy them chrome?

**N2TRUX** · 10-19-2005, 08:53 AM

Be different and paint it silver. It will look good with all the aluminum parts....

Putter · 10-19-2005, 09:18 AM

The small block in my '65 was bright yellow. It looked great.
My current truck has a black one.

farside847 · 10-19-2005, 11:33 AM

I went orange too.

mplex2000 · 10-19-2005, 11:37 AM

Black is no good, hides oil leaks too well.

**tnblazerk5** · 10-19-2005, 11:54 AM

i like the orange in the 67 but the 78 blazer is black its a gm crate motor heres a older pic of the 67 motor

*wolfthing2000* · 10-19-2005, 12:17 PM

ORANGE and nothin' else!!!!!!!

71-longbed · 10-19-2005, 01:20 PM

in that situation i think that yellow looks great .... anything to contrast the color of the firewall ..impo is what people should shoot for

edmonton72 · 10-19-2005, 01:46 PM

Chevy orange all the way. Paint the tranny the same too, I did looks awsome.

70rs/ss · 10-19-2005, 01:55 PM

I like orange, but my BBC is black and it helps me to understate the wickedness of the motor. I used the OE cast aluminum valve covers that are already powder coated black, as well as a 97 BBC factory serpentine belt system. At first look it appears stock, then the reality of my subtle goodies become appearent. I love chevy orange and in a black engine bay they look sweet, but green or blue or any other color firewalls and you should stick with black.

chevy283 · 10-19-2005, 02:00 PM

like the yellow to. i painted mine 283 the orignal color gray looks cool

jsbgump · 10-19-2005, 02:05 PM

Gotta be Chevy Orange

70rs/ss · 10-19-2005, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jsbgump

Gotta be Chevy Orange

No offense, but look at the green truck above, orange and green do not go together too well, IMO. I had a 68 Burb, but the firewall was saddle (light copperish) and the orange went OK against it, I would say paint it whatever color you want and to heck with what we all think it's your truck.

tomatocity · 10-19-2005, 03:04 PM

I use black with a clear coat but if I was going to sell it later and the guy wants orange then orange with a clear coat would be the color of choice. A clear coat really makes the color pop out along with all the accessories between you and the block.

stllookn · 10-19-2005, 03:41 PM

Anniversary Gold or Ochre! I will bet money that nobody has ever painted an engine Saddle Fawn! Don't follow the crowd...what the heck do you care what we think...it is your truck! Was it NSANE that painted his engine ELECTIC NEON GREEN with purple highlights? Very cool...I hope he posts a picture of it!

AesC10s · 10-19-2005, 04:52 PM

i have a plum purple 454 in my 65 c10, a red 283 in my 64 c10, a black 350 in my 72 c10 and a daytona yellow 425 cad wanting for a truck to put it in.

HeavyD · 10-19-2005, 08:06 PM

Orange

10-18-2005, 09:56 PM	#1
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Engine color Allright, I been getting alot of flac from a friend on my choice of engine color. Due to some bad luck the engine is coming out for rebuild, and I'm looking for opinions on color choice. My friend say's orange, ( cause he might want to buy it next year when I get my new one), I was thinking black maybe. How about you guy's/girl's, what color would you go with? Attached Images __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs Last edited by 71Dragtruck; 10-18-2005 at 09:58 PM.

10-18-2005, 09:59 PM	#2
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Re: Engine color Chevy Orange would look Great! Never liked the Black engine. __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

10-18-2005, 10:01 PM	#3
hevy_chevy67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Posts: 593	Re: Engine color Yeh, orange is my color of choice too. __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K10 - SWB, 5.3LS, 4L60e 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer - Project 1969 Chevrolet C10 - SWB, 350 Holley Sniper, 700r4 1969 GMC Suburban - 5.3 LS, 4L60e

10-18-2005, 10:07 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Engine color Call me but I like it YELLOW __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-18-2005, 10:12 PM	#5
modifiedGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Walker Co. Alabama Posts: 474	Re: Engine color I went crazy! I painted mine metallic blue to match the color I going to paint the truck! It depends on your choice and what you like, it's your truck paint it whatever tickles your fancy. Black looks good with alot of chrome, orange looks good too. __________________ If it don't fit, force it,...If it still don't fit , modify it 'till it does fit !!!

10-18-2005, 10:12 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Engine color You're crazy. Chevy Orange. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 10-18-2005 at 10:21 PM.

10-18-2005, 10:21 PM	#7
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Engine color I went with orange. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home... Last edited by kelsfine69; 01-14-2006 at 05:05 PM.

10-18-2005, 10:25 PM	#8
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Re: Engine color Orange!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

10-18-2005, 11:08 PM	#9
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: Engine color did you paint those hood hinges or buy them chrome? __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

10-19-2005, 08:53 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Engine color Be different and paint it silver. It will look good with all the aluminum parts.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-19-2005, 09:18 AM	#11
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Engine color The small block in my '65 was bright yellow. It looked great. My current truck has a black one. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

10-19-2005, 11:33 AM	#12
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Re: Engine color I went orange too. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree Last edited by farside847; 10-19-2005 at 11:33 AM.

10-19-2005, 11:37 AM	#13
mplex2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 463	Re: Engine color Black is no good, hides oil leaks too well.

10-19-2005, 11:54 AM	#14
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	Re: Engine color i like the orange in the 67 but the 78 blazer is black its a gm crate motor heres a older pic of the 67 motor Last edited by tnblazerk5; 10-19-2005 at 11:54 AM.

10-19-2005, 12:17 PM	#15
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10-19-2005, 01:20 PM	#16
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Re: Engine color in that situation i think that yellow looks great .... anything to contrast the color of the firewall ..impo is what people should shoot for __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

10-19-2005, 01:46 PM	#17
edmonton72 Nothings as cool as my 72 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Kanuckastan Posts: 181	Re: Engine color Chevy orange all the way. Paint the tranny the same too, I did looks awsome. __________________ 1972 C10 Longbox In the middle of body off restoration Rebuilt 355, turbo 400, 3.42 12-bolt Rolling chassis finally done and cab mounted. Now onto sanding, bondo and more sanding.

10-19-2005, 01:55 PM	#18
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Engine color I like orange, but my BBC is black and it helps me to understate the wickedness of the motor. I used the OE cast aluminum valve covers that are already powder coated black, as well as a 97 BBC factory serpentine belt system. At first look it appears stock, then the reality of my subtle goodies become appearent. I love chevy orange and in a black engine bay they look sweet, but green or blue or any other color firewalls and you should stick with black.

10-19-2005, 02:00 PM	#19
chevy283 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wilson oklahoma Posts: 367	Re: Engine color like the yellow to. i painted mine 283 the orignal color gray looks cool __________________ 65 c10 tore apart 70 c10 305/350th

10-19-2005, 02:05 PM	#20
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Engine color Gotta be Chevy Orange __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

10-19-2005, 03:04 PM	#22
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Re: Engine color I use black with a clear coat but if I was going to sell it later and the guy wants orange then orange with a clear coat would be the color of choice. A clear coat really makes the color pop out along with all the accessories between you and the block. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

10-19-2005, 03:41 PM	#23
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Engine color Anniversary Gold or Ochre! I will bet money that nobody has ever painted an engine Saddle Fawn! Don't follow the crowd...what the heck do you care what we think...it is your truck! Was it NSANE that painted his engine ELECTIC NEON GREEN with purple highlights? Very cool...I hope he posts a picture of it! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-19-2005, 04:52 PM	#24
AesC10s Chevy truck addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Thornton Colorado Posts: 825	Re: Engine color i have a plum purple 454 in my 65 c10, a red 283 in my 64 c10, a black 350 in my 72 c10 and a daytona yellow 425 cad wanting for a truck to put it in.

10-19-2005, 08:06 PM	#25
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Engine color Orange __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

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