1967 292 engine color 6 cylinder - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**georgieb51** · 07-29-2021, 01:57 PM

Not too long ago I remember reading a thread that included information on the correct color for a 292 in a 67 truck. I vaguely remember someone saying that Krylon Alpine Green was a close match. Can someone tell me what they know is absolutely correct? I cannot seem to find that previous thread. Thanks

**georgieb51** · 07-29-2021, 02:13 PM

Also wondering what color the transfer case was painted?

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-29-2021, 04:33 PM

Model Year 1967 RPO L25 engines were Chevy Engine Orange. Earlier 292s were sour apple green, '63 - '66. Smaller L6s were Blue [230, 250].
After '67 ALL Chevy engines got Chevy Engine Orange.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-29-2021, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by georgieb51

Also wondering what color the transfer case was painted?

Not exactly sure, as I've seen silver, black and Chevy Engine Orange, but I think Transfer Cases were a ''Boxcar Red'' -- kind of a reddish brown flat color. I've seen many that way.

**special-K** · 07-29-2021, 05:45 PM

I agree on both colors. Don't have the exact color on the transfer case but boxcar red works well. Like a red oxide, which can vary from about brown to almost red. I'm sure someone will have the info and a picture

countr · 07-29-2021, 06:51 PM

My 67 292 is Chevy orange (but I love that that green !!!) and the t-case is that boxcar red color that both special k and 68 orange posted.
Thanks

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-29-2021, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by countr

My 67 292 is Chevy orange (but I love that that green !!!) and the t-case is that boxcar red color that both special k and 68 orange posted.
Thanks

I collected a MY '63 core 292 motor which is Alpine Green/Detroit Diesel Green. If I rebuild it and mount it in my '67 K/10 Suburban, I might repaint it in Sour Apple, just for effect.

countr · 07-29-2021, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

I collected a MY '63 core 292 motor which is Alpine Green/Detroit Diesel Green. If I rebuild it and mount it in my '67 K/10 Suburban, I might repaint it in Sour Apple, just for effect.

That would be cool!!

countr · 07-29-2021, 07:21 PM

I might have to get a 66 project just for the 292 engine color. LOL!!

**georgieb51** · 07-29-2021, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

I collected a MY '63 core 292 motor which is Alpine Green/Detroit Diesel Green. If I rebuild it and mount it in my '67 K/10 Suburban, I might repaint it in Sour Apple, just for effect.

I would surely love to see a color photo of the green!

RichardJ · 07-29-2021, 08:57 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536898

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-29-2021, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by georgieb51

I would surely love to see a color photo of the green!

I looked thru my cache of stored jpegs but the only ones I pulled up were of a very greasy block with a blue valve cover. PO had bought the 292 whole from a farmer, and hygraded it out to me, only keeping the green Chevy script L6 valve cover. So you only see blue or dirt in the pix...

BigBird05 · 07-30-2021, 07:49 AM

If transfer cases were painted at all by GM they would have used Red Oxide primer. That was the primer of choice at GM for metal in the 60's. I saw a lot of under bodies painted in Red Oxide back then.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-30-2021, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBird05

If transfer cases were painted at all by GM they would have used Red Oxide primer. That was the primer of choice at GM for metal in the 60's. I saw a lot of under bodies painted in Red Oxide back then.

BigBird05 -- Did you work on the line?

BigBird05 · 07-30-2021, 05:43 PM

Yes I worked on the car assembly line till 76. Then I transferred to Engineering.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-30-2021, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBird05

Yes I worked on the car assembly line till 76. Then I transferred to Engineering.

Thanks for your expertise. GM workers from the past should be proud of their work -- alot of which is still on the road.

**georgieb51** · 07-31-2021, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBird05

Yes I worked on the car assembly line till 76. Then I transferred to Engineering.

Thank you for this valuable information from a first hand source!

07-29-2021, 01:57 PM	#1
georgieb51 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: cooperstown. ny Posts: 1,597	1967 292 engine color 6 cylinder Not too long ago I remember reading a thread that included information on the correct color for a 292 in a 67 truck. I vaguely remember someone saying that Krylon Alpine Green was a close match. Can someone tell me what they know is absolutely correct? I cannot seem to find that previous thread. Thanks __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom Deluxe Highlander, owned 34 years. 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 2500, unrestored, original. 1970 Chevy K10 Short Wide-bed, working on restoration.. 1967 Chevy K10 Short Stepside, unrestored original. 1969 GMC CST (Longhorn) 396, buckets, unrestored. 1995 GMC K2500, 65,000 miles, 454. Last edited by georgieb51; 07-29-2021 at 02:14 PM.

07-29-2021, 02:13 PM	#2
georgieb51 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: cooperstown. ny Posts: 1,597	Re: 1967 292 engine color 6 cylinder Also wondering what color the transfer case was painted? __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom Deluxe Highlander, owned 34 years. 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 2500, unrestored, original. 1970 Chevy K10 Short Wide-bed, working on restoration.. 1967 Chevy K10 Short Stepside, unrestored original. 1969 GMC CST (Longhorn) 396, buckets, unrestored. 1995 GMC K2500, 65,000 miles, 454.

07-29-2021, 04:33 PM	#3
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,567	Re: 1967 292 engine color 6 cylinder Model Year 1967 RPO L25 engines were Chevy Engine Orange. Earlier 292s were sour apple green, '63 - '66. Smaller L6s were Blue [230, 250]. After '67 ALL Chevy engines got Chevy Engine Orange. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 07-29-2021 at 04:44 PM.

07-29-2021, 05:45 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1967 292 engine color 6 cylinder I agree on both colors. Don't have the exact color on the transfer case but boxcar red works well. Like a red oxide, which can vary from about brown to almost red. I'm sure someone will have the info and a picture __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-29-2021, 06:51 PM	#6
countr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Russell, Iowa Posts: 2,009	Re: 1967 292 engine color 6 cylinder My 67 292 is Chevy orange (but I love that that green !!!) and the t-case is that boxcar red color that both special k and 68 orange posted. Thanks

07-29-2021, 07:21 PM	#9
countr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Russell, Iowa Posts: 2,009	Re: 1967 292 engine color 6 cylinder I might have to get a 66 project just for the 292 engine color. LOL!!

07-29-2021, 08:57 PM	#11
RichardJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,476	Re: 1967 292 engine color 6 cylinder http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536898 __________________ '67 GMC 2500, 292, 4spd, AC

07-30-2021, 07:49 AM	#13
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,300	Re: 1967 292 engine color 6 cylinder If transfer cases were painted at all by GM they would have used Red Oxide primer. That was the primer of choice at GM for metal in the 60's. I saw a lot of under bodies painted in Red Oxide back then.

07-30-2021, 05:43 PM	#15
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,300	Re: 1967 292 engine color 6 cylinder Yes I worked on the car assembly line till 76. Then I transferred to Engineering.



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