Painting newer engine Chevy orange ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Green Machine** · 03-17-2006, 11:59 PM

Located an 89 engine with the center bolt valve covers that I might put in my 70 truck. I would like to paint it chevy orange, but thought that the center bolt valve covers might look strange painted orange. No money for chrome right now, just wondering if I should just paint it balck like it is or try the orange ?? Anyone have any pics of newer engines painted orange ???
Thanks.

72armyswbtruck · 03-18-2006, 12:05 AM

I had one of these, The valve covers were painted black and the engine block was chevy orange

wibilly · 03-18-2006, 12:12 AM

if you want it orange then paint it orange thats what i would do you can always change the valye covers later but i would be a pita to repaint once instaled

matthufham · 03-18-2006, 12:19 AM

orange will make them look better than black will. go for it.

HeavyD · 03-18-2006, 01:48 AM

I have seen them orange and they look good IMO

blazerboy72 · 03-18-2006, 05:46 AM

Heres a pic of mine. Its not the same motor or completely finished but it should give you an idea.

DTerry · 03-18-2006, 08:00 AM

They make adapters to allow you to use early style covers. They're kinda pricy IMO.

cdowns · 03-18-2006, 08:05 AM

if you like orange paint it orange

**special-K** · 03-18-2006, 08:29 AM

Why wouldn`t they look good orange?If you want an option,try painting them Alumna-Blast (Eastwood) or a simular product.(flat silver to look like raw aluminum)

03-17-2006, 11:59 PM	#1
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Painting newer engine Chevy orange ??? Located an 89 engine with the center bolt valve covers that I might put in my 70 truck. I would like to paint it chevy orange, but thought that the center bolt valve covers might look strange painted orange. No money for chrome right now, just wondering if I should just paint it balck like it is or try the orange ?? Anyone have any pics of newer engines painted orange ??? Thanks. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

03-18-2006, 12:05 AM	#2
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Painting newer engine Chevy orange ??? I had one of these, The valve covers were painted black and the engine block was chevy orange __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-18-2006, 12:12 AM	#3
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Painting newer engine Chevy orange ??? if you want it orange then paint it orange thats what i would do you can always change the valye covers later but i would be a pita to repaint once instaled __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

03-18-2006, 12:19 AM	#4
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Painting newer engine Chevy orange ??? orange will make them look better than black will. go for it.

03-18-2006, 01:48 AM	#5
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,179	Re: Painting newer engine Chevy orange ??? I have seen them orange and they look good IMO __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

03-18-2006, 05:46 AM	#6
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Painting newer engine Chevy orange ??? Heres a pic of mine. Its not the same motor or completely finished but it should give you an idea. Attached Images

03-18-2006, 08:00 AM	#7
DTerry '70 GMC C-25 LWB Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Binghamton, N.Y. Posts: 273	Re: Painting newer engine Chevy orange ??? They make adapters to allow you to use early style covers. They're kinda pricy IMO. __________________ 1970 GMC C-25 LWB (middle of frame up) 5-7 drop with 3in drop spindles, flip kit with blocks and still keeping the 3/4 ton. Shaved drip rails and marker lights, rear roll pan, cowl induction hood. 1987 Camaro z28 350, vortec 305 heads. 10:1 comp, t5 trans. Street terrrorizer. 1988 Monte Carlo (Super Stock ashpalt race car) My Truck

03-18-2006, 08:05 AM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Painting newer engine Chevy orange ??? if you like orange paint it orange __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-18-2006, 08:29 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Painting newer engine Chevy orange ??? Why wouldn`t they look good orange?If you want an option,try painting them Alumna-Blast (Eastwood) or a simular product.(flat silver to look like raw aluminum) __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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