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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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Engine Colors

I would just like to see different colors of peoples engines so if you have pictures of your engines please post the picture and what color or even who its made by thanks.
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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Re: Engine Colors

I painted mine a classic chevy orange color, available at most local auto parts stores.

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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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Re: Engine Colors



chevy engine orange, duplicolor i think. its not as red as it looks in the first pic
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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Re: Engine Colors

I don't have a pic - but I have to share (even though it's shameful, it's too funny).

The guy I bought my 350 block from wanted to paint the block after he built it. But he didn't want to BUY paint - so he looked around the shop, and found a can of paint labeled "Porche Red" - so he used it. Turns out it really said FUCHIA RED - which turns out to be PINK!

So, I have a pink block.

My brother got me pink Taylor-Made Spiro-wound igniyion wires to match.

I'll stick to the line " A REAL man can wear pink".
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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Re: Engine Colors

wow dude. um I really dont know if I would have shared that If I were you.. But I guess you gotta be able to laugh it off, cuz I would have murdered someone if they painted my built engine princess pink.
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 01:39 AM
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Re: Engine Colors

Eh just look at it this way people may laugh about it. But its unique. Pink can be various of things besides being girlie.
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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Re: Engine Colors

always been a fan of the unassuming; "cast" grey for the block and heads, matte black for covers.

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too bad she'll never make it into the car, but I think I'll be just fine with the LS1 that's taking her spot.
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Re: Engine Colors

Wiring, etc. still in progress...
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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Re: Engine Colors

Originally Posted by camaronewbie
I don't have a pic - but I have to share (even though it's shameful, it's too funny).

The guy I bought my 350 block from wanted to paint the block after he built it. But he didn't want to BUY paint - so he looked around the shop, and found a can of paint labeled "Porche Red" - so he used it. Turns out it really said FUCHIA RED - which turns out to be PINK!

So, I have a pink block.

My brother got me pink Taylor-Made Spiro-wound igniyion wires to match.

I'll stick to the line " A REAL man can wear pink".
haha that sucks but very funny...
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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Re: Engine Colors

Originally Posted by tom86iroc
not in the car yet its dupli color metal cast from a can
very nice i like it
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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Re: Engine Colors

Oil and grease colored. Haha
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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Re: Engine Colors

How about dusty bright blue metallic lol. I know I know . But if you could see the block it does look good...when its clean lol.
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Re: Engine Colors

my thoughts , and what i have used on many engines . i prefer a light gray color . many say that shows small , oil leaks , coolant leaks , etc. . well if i have any of the above i want to know about them . just my thoughts & the way i do things . good luck .
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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Re: Engine Colors

tom86iroc--
Looks like the cap color represents sprayed//dry color beter than any out out there. Nice choice!!
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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Re: Engine Colors

Originally Posted by camaronewbie
I don't have a pic - but I have to share (even though it's shameful, it's too funny).

The guy I bought my 350 block from wanted to paint the block after he built it. But he didn't want to BUY paint - so he looked around the shop, and found a can of paint labeled "Porche Red" - so he used it. Turns out it really said FUCHIA RED - which turns out to be PINK!

So, I have a pink block.

My brother got me pink Taylor-Made Spiro-wound igniyion wires to match.

I'll stick to the line " A REAL man can wear pink".



Lmao.....I'm sorry but I gotta say this. I'm not trying to make fun or anything. But I'm a female.....and I'm not even going to put one drop of pink or purple on my car lol. I just found that alil ironic...but hey guys can rock the pink if they want to do it right.
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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Re: Engine Colors

mesterious thanks
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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Re: Engine Colors

t-top thanks it came out better then i thought it would and it almost matches my car
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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Engine: 5.7TBI 5,7TPI 5.0TPI, 5,7TPI
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Re: Engine Colors

Originally Posted by 1A Dan
always been a fan of the unassuming; "cast" grey for the block and heads, matte black for covers.
Same here:



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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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Re: Engine Colors

There is a guy down here at the lake that has a yellow third gen with a purple, green, and yellow engine bay. It is one of the goofiest things I have ever seen in a third gen. The thing is a beast though, I guess if you have the power he does then you can paint the engine anyway you want. (Its a 454 i believe). I am going with orange, black, and chrome. Because of the high price for center bolt valve covers I am in the process of paintin them orange then having one of my friends make me either a chevy eblem or the simply CHEVROLET out of vinyl, then i will put it on there and cover the whole thing with black then peel off the vinyl and clear it to get black and orange valve covers.
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