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01-08-2006, 11:44 AM
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383 Stroker going in my Burb. What color was the factory 327 in 68? GMC/Chevy diff?
I am putting a factory fresh 383 stroker (approx. 300hp) in my 68 GMC suburban 4x4. Has 411 posi. 4speed. Granny low. Gonna be a stock as a rock sleeper . I was curious if GMC had the blue paint on 327 or if factory orange was used that year on the GMC. Anyone know? Here are some before shots~! Check out the FACTORY 1968 GMC not Chevy Grill Guard. It is the only GMC guard I have even seen. Anyone else have one?
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01-09-2006, 09:59 AM
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Re: 383 Stroker going in my Burb. What color was the factory 327 in 68? GMC/Chevy diff?
TTT someone has to know~!
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01-09-2006, 10:13 AM
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Re: 383 Stroker going in my Burb. What color was the factory 327 in 68? GMC/Chevy diff?
I'd paint it orange. Pretty much all chevy small blocks were painted that color.
Since it's a 327, it's a safe bet. SLIMJIM
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01-09-2006, 11:40 AM
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Re: 383 Stroker going in my Burb. What color was the factory 327 in 68? GMC/Chevy diff?
In '68, I believe they were still orange. The "corporate blue" didn't come into use until the mid-70's. To me, it just ain't right, if it ain't orange!!
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01-09-2006, 01:37 PM
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Re: 383 Stroker going in my Burb. What color was the factory 327 in 68? GMC/Chevy diff?
Orange! I see that is where 6t8's burb went off to. He was selling this one while I was trying to sell my 2wd orange 72 about a year ago, glad to see it went to a good home.
Mike Last edited by 70rs/ss; 01-09-2006 at 01:37 PM. |
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01-09-2006, 10:24 PM
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Re: 383 Stroker going in my Burb. What color was the factory 327 in 68? GMC/Chevy diff?
Not sure,but I believe GMCs were blue.The original 350 in my`72 was(4-bolt).I`ve seen both.The 383 is orange.
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01-09-2006, 11:25 PM
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Re: 383 Stroker going in my Burb. What color was the factory 327 in 68? GMC/Chevy diff?
I believe orange. And take care of my burb....
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01-09-2006, 11:31 PM
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Re: 383 Stroker going in my Burb. What color was the factory 327 in 68? GMC/Chevy diff?
The 68 chevy burb I got from 70rs/ss engine was orange and I have a 67 GMC SB parts truck and it is orange also.
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