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THE "10" SILVERADO · 11-22-2010, 02:29 AM

Have any of you done this? I think this is the route I'm going to go with....I know it's probably impractical because you could remove the engine and save trouble but I really don't want to to that....I found this link on how to do it without removing the engine....just wondering if anyone else has any input on that.....

http://www.fordmuscleforums.com/engi...ine-place.html

*78 Chevyrado* · 11-22-2010, 09:24 AM

Looks good. It'll work fine, I've done it before. Only tip I can think of is the more stuff you remove for painting, like firewall stuff, etc, the more detailed it will look.

Degrease the engine bay before you start and then again after you take off the stuff you're going to take off so none of the parts you want to remove will be hiding greasy spots later.

nerphin · 11-22-2010, 10:46 PM

I would add that if you are going to pressure wash, rent a heated one.

Otherwise, go for it. I'd say it is easer than removing the engine. The one in the link looked awesome.

knightowl73 · 11-23-2010, 12:02 AM

damn now i got something else to try lol. definately glad i seen this.

*nbpro* · 11-23-2010, 12:40 AM

did this Without Removing Engine

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gchemist · 11-23-2010, 12:49 AM

I painted the firewall with the engine installed.

After paint.

*1LOW4X4* · 11-23-2010, 12:53 AM

Did this without removing engine. Well, removed the intake and the whole front of the engine to paint it all...but you get the idea. New wire loom and all.

I know its not a 73-87 but its the same concept. Had to scrub everything and then paint it all satin black....was a huge job

RuralRoute C-30 · 11-23-2010, 01:10 AM

Great post! Hope to start the process myself come this Turkey-day week-end. Appreciate your research.

Going by all I've heard it basically is elbow grease and getting down and dirty. Then get it clean...and then clean it again and probably again before thinking about making it pretty.

Nice to see the before and afters for motivation.

Mark

jitteryguy · 11-23-2010, 12:47 PM

again not '73-'87 , but I did this one with the engine install'd .

TheWhiteElephant · 11-24-2010, 02:29 AM

Definitely do-able. That's what I just did to mine. Click below on my build thread to see the details. I did it on a '65 Impala I used to own and as very happy with the results. I'm far from finished but I'm going to get there.

11-22-2010, 02:29 AM	#1
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Painting An Engine Compartment Without Removing Engine... Have any of you done this? I think this is the route I'm going to go with....I know it's probably impractical because you could remove the engine and save trouble but I really don't want to to that....I found this link on how to do it without removing the engine....just wondering if anyone else has any input on that..... http://www.fordmuscleforums.com/engi...ine-place.html __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

11-22-2010, 09:24 AM	#2
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Painting An Engine Compartment Without Removing Engine... Looks good. It'll work fine, I've done it before. Only tip I can think of is the more stuff you remove for painting, like firewall stuff, etc, the more detailed it will look. Degrease the engine bay before you start and then again after you take off the stuff you're going to take off so none of the parts you want to remove will be hiding greasy spots later.

11-22-2010, 10:46 PM	#3
nerphin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: pnw Posts: 93	Re: Painting An Engine Compartment Without Removing Engine... I would add that if you are going to pressure wash, rent a heated one. Otherwise, go for it. I'd say it is easer than removing the engine. The one in the link looked awesome.

11-23-2010, 12:02 AM	#4
knightowl73 TUKE-NoBullChit Customs owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Marque, Tx Posts: 640	Re: Painting An Engine Compartment Without Removing Engine... damn now i got something else to try lol. definately glad i seen this. __________________ OWNER @ NBC Customs...No Bull Chit....'92 GMC C2500 ECSB 350/TH400, '57 FORD SKYLINER (My dad's for now, but its really mine-you'll NEVER see a cooler car at 7 years old lol), '42 ford rat rod shop truck (new project), 91 CHRYSLER VOYER MINIVAN (shop van for now) http://www.facebook.com/#!/nbc.customs

11-23-2010, 12:40 AM	#5
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Painting An Engine Compartment Without Removing Engine... did this Without Removing Engine

11-23-2010, 12:49 AM	#6
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Painting An Engine Compartment Without Removing Engine... I painted the firewall with the engine installed. After paint. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos Last edited by gchemist; 11-23-2010 at 12:50 AM.

11-23-2010, 12:53 AM	#7
1LOW4X4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 189	Re: Painting An Engine Compartment Without Removing Engine... Did this without removing engine. Well, removed the intake and the whole front of the engine to paint it all...but you get the idea. New wire loom and all. I know its not a 73-87 but its the same concept. Had to scrub everything and then paint it all satin black....was a huge job

11-23-2010, 01:10 AM	#8
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: Painting An Engine Compartment Without Removing Engine... Great post! Hope to start the process myself come this Turkey-day week-end. Appreciate your research. Going by all I've heard it basically is elbow grease and getting down and dirty. Then get it clean...and then clean it again and probably again before thinking about making it pretty. Nice to see the before and afters for motivation. Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

11-23-2010, 12:47 PM	#9
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: Painting An Engine Compartment Without Removing Engine... again not '73-'87 , but I did this one with the engine install'd . Attached Images __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

11-24-2010, 02:29 AM	#10
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: Painting An Engine Compartment Without Removing Engine... Definitely do-able. That's what I just did to mine. Click below on my build thread to see the details. I did it on a '65 Impala I used to own and as very happy with the results. I'm far from finished but I'm going to get there. __________________ Mando *"It takes a smart man to know when he's stupid." -- Barney Rubble* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430367

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