Engine Color Choice vote - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70GMCer · 05-11-2007, 02:27 PM

Help me decide on a color for my 383 build. Black or Chevy Orange. I will have red plug wires and aluminum intake and valve covers, black air cleaner with red K&N filter. My truck color is blue......

Spray-Bomb · 05-11-2007, 02:45 PM

Black
It looks cleaner longer & I think it'd go good with those colors

Plus it makes shiny stuff "pop" more

dan42 · 05-11-2007, 03:18 PM

Black

grayw0lf · 05-11-2007, 03:43 PM

Chevy Orange & Chevy Blue!

Longhorn Man · 05-11-2007, 03:59 PM

IMO, it all depends on the look you are going for.
Since this isn't supposed to look original, we can throw the whole "It's supposed to be orange" crap out the window.

If your truck is supposed to end up looking modern, sleek, or you are trying to tone down some utems under the hood so other things stand out better, then black is the way to go.
If you are going for more of an old school look, or a modified stock look...then orange is the only way to go.

70c10 · 05-11-2007, 06:12 PM

I really like the Chebby orange

It makes spotting a new leak easy too

cdowns · 05-11-2007, 06:28 PM

red engines produce more power and better gas milage

JAKES 68GMC · 05-11-2007, 07:23 PM

Chevy orange all the way.

jb4short · 05-11-2007, 07:29 PM

Orange...because it's orange

**Palf70Step** · 05-11-2007, 08:01 PM

Mine's black, so I went that way.

70GMCer · 05-11-2007, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70c10

I really like the Chebby orange

It makes spotting a new leak easy too

I don't have leaks.......hehe

70GMCer · 05-11-2007, 08:04 PM

so far....looks like the traditional Chevy Orange

68 P.O.S. · 05-11-2007, 08:18 PM

I say orange as well. I just like the way it looks.

*Billla* · 05-11-2007, 08:34 PM

Red and orange? Yech

Black, dude...black

**Stocker** · 05-11-2007, 08:53 PM

What Andy said, though I personally lean toward orange (and voted accordingly). If the red plug wires look too odd, they can always be changed...

Slammed70 · 05-11-2007, 08:57 PM

Black dont show leaks....

*Billla* · 05-11-2007, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grayw0lf

Chevy Blue!

ARRGGHHH NOOOOOOO!

I have a somewhat strong opinion on this one '-)

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-11-2007, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

red engines produce more power and better gas milage

seriously?

1969k10stepside · 05-11-2007, 10:40 PM

I vote Chevy orange.I just painted my small block for the 71 orange the other day..its the only color I will go with on my GM motors.

green724x4 · 05-11-2007, 10:48 PM

When it comes to cleaning my intake I would go with black if I had a time machine.
Why Black
Blue truck
Silver intake "most likely"
Black air cleaner
Chrome or black new style valve covers that have a bowtie on em
It would help if someone had photo shop and try the color combos
Just My Opion

RACINJASON22 · 05-11-2007, 10:55 PM

I personally voted orange cause it was the only option other than black.

If it were mine but, it's not. I really like matching the truck color.

I am absolutly in love with the way black engines look but I will Never paint one black again.
BAD expirences! Gloss black makes the engine look like it's covered in oil under aftificial light in low back lighting. Scares the S@*^ out of ya when ya first look at them this way. At least it did me

BUT man, again they do look sharp.

Still ORANGE

RJ22

Redaddiction · 05-11-2007, 11:04 PM

I voted black.

bandit1 · 05-11-2007, 11:05 PM

I have to go with gm blue

sdkid · 05-11-2007, 11:08 PM

I choose black, it hides the oil seeps.

wibilly · 05-11-2007, 11:10 PM

orange for me but not withe the red stuff

05-11-2007, 02:27 PM	#1
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Engine Color Choice vote Help me decide on a color for my 383 build. Black or Chevy Orange. I will have red plug wires and aluminum intake and valve covers, black air cleaner with red K&N filter. My truck color is blue...... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang Last edited by 70GMCer; 05-11-2007 at 02:31 PM.

05-11-2007, 02:45 PM	#2
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Engine Color Choice vote Black It looks cleaner longer & I think it'd go good with those colors Plus it makes shiny stuff "pop" more __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

05-11-2007, 03:18 PM	#3
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Engine Color Choice vote Black __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

05-11-2007, 03:43 PM	#4
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	Re: Engine Color Choice vote Chevy Orange & Chevy Blue! __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

05-11-2007, 03:59 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Engine Color Choice vote IMO, it all depends on the look you are going for. Since this isn't supposed to look original, we can throw the whole "It's supposed to be orange" crap out the window. If your truck is supposed to end up looking modern, sleek, or you are trying to tone down some utems under the hood so other things stand out better, then black is the way to go. If you are going for more of an old school look, or a modified stock look...then orange is the only way to go.

View Poll Results: Should I stay with Orange or paint the engine Black?
Chevy Orange	59	63.44%
Black	34	36.56%
Voters: 93. You may not vote on this poll

05-11-2007, 06:12 PM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Engine Color Choice vote I really like the Chebby orange It makes spotting a new leak easy too __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

05-11-2007, 06:28 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Engine Color Choice vote red engines produce more power and better gas milage __________________ 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

05-11-2007, 07:23 PM	#8
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,212	Re: Engine Color Choice vote Chevy orange all the way.

05-11-2007, 07:29 PM	#9
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Engine Color Choice vote Orange...because it's orange

05-11-2007, 08:01 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	Re: Engine Color Choice vote Mine's black, so I went that way. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-11-2007, 08:04 PM	#12
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Engine Color Choice vote so far....looks like the traditional Chevy Orange __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

05-11-2007, 08:18 PM	#13
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Engine Color Choice vote I say orange as well. I just like the way it looks. __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

05-11-2007, 08:34 PM	#14
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: Engine Color Choice vote Red and orange? Yech Black, dude...black Last edited by Billla; 05-11-2007 at 08:34 PM.

05-11-2007, 08:53 PM	#15
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,593	Re: Engine Color Choice vote What Andy said, though I personally lean toward orange (and voted accordingly). If the red plug wires look too odd, they can always be changed... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

05-11-2007, 10:40 PM	#19
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Engine Color Choice vote I vote Chevy orange.I just painted my small block for the 71 orange the other day..its the only color I will go with on my GM motors.

05-11-2007, 10:48 PM	#20
green724x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MI Posts: 214	Re: Engine Color Choice vote When it comes to cleaning my intake I would go with black if I had a time machine. Why Black Blue truck Silver intake "most likely" Black air cleaner Chrome or black new style valve covers that have a bowtie on em It would help if someone had photo shop and try the color combos Just My Opion

05-11-2007, 10:55 PM	#21
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Engine Color Choice vote I personally voted orange cause it was the only option other than black. If it were mine but, it's not. I really like matching the truck color. I am absolutly in love with the way black engines look but I will Never paint one black again. BAD expirences! Gloss black makes the engine look like it's covered in oil under aftificial light in low back lighting. Scares the S@^ out of ya when ya first look at them this way. At least it did me BUT man, again they do look sharp. Still ORANGE* RJ22 __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR! Last edited by RACINJASON22; 05-11-2007 at 10:57 PM.

05-11-2007, 11:04 PM	#22
Redaddiction LS1 Lover Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 474	Re: Engine Color Choice vote I voted black. __________________ USMC

05-11-2007, 11:05 PM	#23
bandit1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Victoria B.C Posts: 35	Re: Engine Color Choice vote I have to go with gm blue __________________ 1969 GMC 910 1970 GMC 1500 custom 1972 yamaha 175 "Money is just like trucks you can never have enough"

05-11-2007, 11:08 PM	#24
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: Engine Color Choice vote I choose black, it hides the oil seeps. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

05-11-2007, 11:10 PM	#25
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Engine Color Choice vote orange for me but not withe the red stuff __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.