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Old 11-09-2011, 02:33 AM   #1
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1979 Engine color

Hey Guys well am restoring a 1979 C10 stepside in my garage now .. and am confusing between the red and blue color for the engine .. which is correct ?
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Old 11-09-2011, 02:36 AM   #2
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77+ is blue .....
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Old 11-09-2011, 02:40 AM   #3
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77+ is blue .....
Thanx for the fast response .. Ok is it really the cadillac blue ? or simillar
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Old 11-09-2011, 09:33 AM   #4
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Re: 1979 Engine color

anytime ive had to paint an engine i go to the auto parts store and ask for Chevy engine blue and they have it in rattle cans that are adequate
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Old 11-09-2011, 09:34 AM   #5
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It's called "GM Corporate Blue"
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Old 11-09-2011, 10:03 AM   #6
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I got it thanx for you responds ! Cheers
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