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Daniel U · 11-06-2006, 10:05 PM

So I don't know if I shoud go with a stock black engine bay or color match it to the exterior color. Opinions...

cajundragger · 11-07-2006, 12:42 AM

color matched firewall and black everything else, so you wont be affraid to drive the hell out of it.

texascowboy593 · 11-07-2006, 10:40 AM

Thats what I did with mine...Painted firewall and black inner fenders and black under the hood

Daniel U · 11-07-2006, 02:13 PM

Sounds like a good comprimise. Thanks for the input. I go to talk to Paul (the painter) today.

jds319 · 11-07-2006, 08:41 PM

So i assume you have to paint the firewall then when you paint the rest of the cab (and thus without the truck together)?? This has been on my mind a while...

55ChevyPU · 11-07-2006, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jds319

So i assume you have to paint the firewall then when you paint the rest of the cab (and thus without the truck together)?? This has been on my mind a while...

Most of us are doing full tear downs on our trucks anyway arent we? Personally If I were you id want to finish off the whole engine compartment with the same color vs. black. I know I was crazy and even smoothed my inner fenders

jds319 · 11-07-2006, 09:15 PM

I agree. Now i just need to learn to paint...

55ChevyPU · 11-07-2006, 10:21 PM

here is a good pic of my engine bay

I think color on the inside makes a big difference.

I still need to paint the radiator cover and repaint the firewall because we screwed it up hehe

7387chevys · 11-07-2006, 10:26 PM

Nice 55.........We need a drooling smilie
Shane

CAL 58 GMC · 11-08-2006, 02:39 AM

I'm a fan of full color in the engine bay myself unless your plan a stock restro, then I would go black on the fenders and color on the firewall.

Daniel U · 11-09-2006, 03:38 AM

Well it is a mild custom. In the sense that there aren't "major" body mods(lambo /suicide doors, chopped top, channelled or notched frame, etc.). I want it to appear as stock as possible with the comforts of today. Obviously it wont have a stock underhood/ powertrain, but I like the idea that a GM factory TPI 350 V8 can fit in the stock engine bay of my '54 without to many modifications. I will also be using a GM steering column from a Nova (68-71?) with a GM/Chevy horn button. I guess I answered my own ? about the color scheme. And if I don't like it, I can always repaint the inner fenders.
Well off topic, I still need a starter, waterpump, plugs, wires, cap/rotor, distributor, fuel/brake lines, and I'm getting a TCI front end to replace my current Pacer front end. I'll post up pics as the parts come in and progress takes place. BTW, the PW stuff came in that hooks up to the stock window cranks. Anyone know where I can get "stock-ish" style door panels in leather? Or am I better off re-covering them? Thanks, Daniel U

Bad71chev406sbc · 11-09-2006, 04:02 AM

I've got a color matched yellow firewall, inner fenders, black underhood, black core support, black radiator, orange block/heads, and little chrome. I like the colored look.

11-06-2006, 10:05 PM	#1
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	opinions on engine compartment So I don't know if I shoud go with a stock black engine bay or color match it to the exterior color. Opinions... __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

11-07-2006, 12:42 AM	#2
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: opinions on engine compartment color matched firewall and black everything else, so you wont be affraid to drive the hell out of it.

11-07-2006, 10:40 AM	#3
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: opinions on engine compartment Thats what I did with mine...Painted firewall and black inner fenders and black under the hood __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

11-07-2006, 02:13 PM	#4
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: opinions on engine compartment Sounds like a good comprimise. Thanks for the input. I go to talk to Paul (the painter) today. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

11-07-2006, 08:41 PM	#5
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: opinions on engine compartment So i assume you have to paint the firewall then when you paint the rest of the cab (and thus without the truck together)?? This has been on my mind a while... __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

11-07-2006, 09:15 PM	#7
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: opinions on engine compartment I agree. Now i just need to learn to paint... __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

11-07-2006, 10:21 PM	#8
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: opinions on engine compartment here is a good pic of my engine bay I think color on the inside makes a big difference. I still need to paint the radiator cover and repaint the firewall because we screwed it up hehe __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 11-07-2006 at 10:23 PM.

11-07-2006, 10:26 PM	#9
7387chevys Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WVa Posts: 758	Re: opinions on engine compartment Nice 55.........We need a drooling smilie Shane Last edited by 7387chevys; 11-07-2006 at 10:27 PM.

11-08-2006, 02:39 AM	#10
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: opinions on engine compartment I'm a fan of full color in the engine bay myself unless your plan a stock restro, then I would go black on the fenders and color on the firewall. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

11-09-2006, 03:38 AM	#11
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: opinions on engine compartment Well it is a mild custom. In the sense that there aren't "major" body mods(lambo /suicide doors, chopped top, channelled or notched frame, etc.). I want it to appear as stock as possible with the comforts of today. Obviously it wont have a stock underhood/ powertrain, but I like the idea that a GM factory TPI 350 V8 can fit in the stock engine bay of my '54 without to many modifications. I will also be using a GM steering column from a Nova (68-71?) with a GM/Chevy horn button. I guess I answered my own ? about the color scheme. And if I don't like it, I can always repaint the inner fenders. Well off topic, I still need a starter, waterpump, plugs, wires, cap/rotor, distributor, fuel/brake lines, and I'm getting a TCI front end to replace my current Pacer front end. I'll post up pics as the parts come in and progress takes place. BTW, the PW stuff came in that hooks up to the stock window cranks. Anyone know where I can get "stock-ish" style door panels in leather? Or am I better off re-covering them? Thanks, Daniel U __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

11-09-2006, 04:02 AM	#12
Bad71chev406sbc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boring, Oregon Posts: 162	Re: opinions on engine compartment I've got a color matched yellow firewall, inner fenders, black underhood, black core support, black radiator, orange block/heads, and little chrome. I like the colored look. __________________ '71 SNB, 406sbc, TH350 w/ Transpak & Starshifter, 12bolt w/ 3.73s, 2" Early Classic front coils, 2.5" Flowmaster Super 40's

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