Need some opinions, I can't decide what to do about my motor. I just pulled it out to do some serious work to it, and since it's out, I figure why not spice it up a little. I already have it down to the bare block...but not sure what would look good with my odd color. Here's some pics, advice would be great.

 

i painted mine jet black with some chrom and body color parts. it looks pretty clean.

 

I painted mine black as well. I know it doesn't seem "fancy" or whatever, but it really looks nice. I'd post some pics, but I really don't have any good side shots to show ya.

 

While they don't look as stock as black does, I prefer colors. They show dirt easier, which is exactly why I like them. It makes it so much easier to pinpoint any leaks or other problems you may have.

 

I kept mine body color.....

 

mine's red...i like it

 

You have to paint it chevy orange. Its the only color for a chey engine. Thats what I painted mine and it looks great with the aluminum heads and chevy orange valve covers.

 

I think this combo looks good...... but I have the all aluminum color thats on these heads on mine!

 

would it be possible to paint some of the engine while still in the engine bay? I wouldn't mind painting some of my engine....the parts that are seen maybe a satin black...

 

if you have two.....why don't i have one of these yet? i feel left out

 

lol, I'm working on a third one right now gonna put these two to shame ........... but I think you would have to pry it outa my buddies dyeing fingers to get it though (if ya talk to his wife it might be a diff. Story she prob tell ya to take it and him)

 

if i was actually building the engine myself i would have the block powdercoated. then it would look sweet . everything black cept for the carb, thats the look i want.

 

powdercoat the block and heads, thats what where doing to the AMC 390

 

I agree, that is what I did with my block, had it powdercoated. That was well worth the money and is holding up better than any paint that I have used before.

 

Actually, I like the late '70s Chevy blue... My 350 is that color right now, and I like it.