Engine / Valve Cover Paint
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From: New York
Car: 83 Z28, 84 Z28
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Engine / Valve Cover Paint
In the 80s did chevy paint their blocks / valve covers orange, or is that something that was had ti be done by the owner?
Basically, if you come across a low mileage chevy and it has orange valve covers and an orange block, with the claim it is all original, could it be true?
Basically, if you come across a low mileage chevy and it has orange valve covers and an orange block, with the claim it is all original, could it be true?
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Car: '87 IROC
Engine: 5.7 Vortec w/ factory TPI
Transmission: WC T-5
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Re: Engine / Valve Cover Paint
As far as I know all thirdgen engines were black, however a car can still have its original engine that was just painted at some point.
Re: Engine / Valve Cover Paint
Chevy stopped using orange in about 1976. Then they went to blue until 83, when they switched to black. If it's orange it's not the original paint.
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