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08-08-2008, 03:48 PM
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For those of you with black engine bays
I have a few questions for those who painted their engine bays black. What did you do with your fire wall? Did you paint it black as well or did you paint it the same color as the rest of your car?
I'm thinking about painting my truck either British racing green or flat black. If I go with flat black should the engine bay be painted flat black or gloss black? I think gloss black will look kinda funny |
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08-08-2008, 06:12 PM
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Re: For those of you with black engine bays
MO,
Flat black would look better if the whole truck is done in black.  
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08-08-2008, 06:41 PM
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Location: Bethlehem, GA, USA
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Re: For those of you with black engine bays
I've always liked my engine bay to be black regardless of the vehicle color. I like for the engine to be the center of attention in there instead of the firewall.
Tom
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08-08-2008, 06:45 PM
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Still Just Havin Some Fun!
 
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Re: For those of you with black engine bays
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a green one with some stuff done to it.... Last edited by HavinSomeFun; 08-08-2008 at 06:46 PM. |
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08-08-2008, 07:01 PM
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Re: For those of you with black engine bays
Very nice HavinSomeFun. That's the exact look I'm going for. Black engine bay and a Big Block. What are the specs on your engine
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08-08-2008, 07:07 PM
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Re: For those of you with black engine bays
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It's hard to beat a black engine bay with a chevy orange motor. Looks good.
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No more dragtruck for me. I'm building a new ride though. It's a '71 fleetside, 400 sbc, 700R4. Working on it now, finally. Soon to have Edelbrock Pro Flo EFI, Vintage Air, 1 piece windows, buddy buckets, etc. My new build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post2861817 Best pass with the old dragtruck: 5.32 @ 131.6 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.25 60' Fogger/Plate 2003 Best pass with the street 406 hydraulic roller motor w/ mild plate tuneup 5.93 @ 114 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.29 60' 2003 or 2004 |
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08-08-2008, 11:12 PM
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Location: Louisville, Ky.
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Re: For those of you with black engine bays
black on black for me too, with a little red mixed in....
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08-09-2008, 01:58 AM
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Location: eastern oregon
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Re: For those of you with black engine bays
Heres what I did so far. Not done detailing.
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08-09-2008, 09:50 AM
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Re: For those of you with black engine bays
Gloss, semi-gloss or flat black? I'm thinking semi-gloss or low-gloss would look "right".
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08-09-2008, 01:27 PM
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Still Just Havin Some Fun!
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma
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Re: For those of you with black engine bays
I used semi gloss, then shot a little clear over it....
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a green one with some stuff done to it.... |
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08-14-2008, 01:25 PM
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Out of the carpool lane.
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Clark Co, WA
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Re: For those of you with black engine bays
I prefer the firewall to be body color with the rest of the engine bay being satin or glossy black, depending on whether you're going for originality or not. Rustoleum #7777 is virtually identical to what the factory used to get that satin finish.
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08-14-2008, 03:17 PM
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Location: Northern AZ
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Re: For those of you with black engine bays
I am torn, I like the body colored firewall if the paint is nice, if not black everywhere!! Flat or semi, as gloss is a PITA to keep clean and free of spots!!
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08-14-2008, 04:35 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: 10-Uh-See
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Re: For those of you with black engine bays
I found that Krylon Semi-Flat has a nice sheen to it that is very easy to touch up. Here's what I had/have.
Old setup. Of course the truck was painted black also.  New setup 
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08-14-2008, 04:37 PM
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Location: King City, Ontario, Canada
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Re: For those of you with black engine bays
i painted mine flat black, but i didn't touch the firewall.
the firewall & inside of the cab are factory original paint, complete with the white chalk writing on it. It seemed foolish to paint over that bit of history.
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08-14-2008, 04:39 PM
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Re: For those of you with black engine bays
forgot to add the picture.
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08-14-2008, 05:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Sweden
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Re: For those of you with black engine bays
Semi gloss black inner fenders and core support. Body colored fire wall.
The semi gloss black is DuPont T-Coat.
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