64 V-8 engine Color?!!??!!

[snailracing]

I'm going through my early 70's 350 that's going into my 64 c10. I've heard everyone quote about every color under the rainbow for what color the stock V-8s were in 64, from orange, blue, green and gray. Which is it and where can I get the paint, and I will be spraying the motor so, no bomb can or brush on stuff here.

Thanks!

[1966-Suburban-V-8]

My vote is Chevrolet Engine Orange

photo of a relatively unmolested 1964 engine bay



Auto Paint supply store, get the High Heat formula

Dan

[Rogue 64]

From a few days ago. w/pics

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287791

[snailracing]

wasn'tt that silver just for 65 though? and right now it's my understanding that the orange was on the car v-8s in 64?

[factorystock]

The link Rogue 64 gave is right on. The 283 pictured is 100% correct for 64-66 trucks.It does have many rare options including the air filter.

[Texasdeere]

The 283 in my 64 is a dark gloss gray. You can still see it very well on the valve covers. (still has the "High Torque 283" sticker) It looks noticeably darker than that picture of the 65 in the link. That 65 engine looks cool with that color though.

[1966-Suburban-V-8]

Originally Posted by TexasC10

The 283 in my 64 is a dark gloss gray. You can still see it very well on the valve covers. (still has the "High Torque 283" sticker) It looks noticeably darker than that picture of the 65 in the link. That 65 engine looks cool with that color though.

Can you post some pictures? This kind of factory documentation is what true restorers need to know, but it's very hard to find...

Guess the pic I found with Chevy Orange is a bit off, eh?!
Dan

[snailracing]

On with ya on getting some information for correct restoration advice. Its seems to vary from person to person.

[Rogue]

I'd like to see pics of the whole truck. Inside and out.

Wow, a lower mileage, unmolested C-10! 8)

[Stepside65]

Tony (lilred66) has a vast collection of official Chevrolet literature for the 64-66's. He might have something in his archives to help you out. So if I were you I'd hit him up

[Texasdeere]

Here are some pictures of the engine and the only spot with good paint on it. The engine is not much to look at but is about 90% original. Most all of the hose clamps are wrong. The breather has been replaced. The original alternator should have a bigger pulley. I still have the original alternator too. Battery hold down is missing and the washer bottle and heater core have been changed too but that is about it I think.

[factorystock]

Chevrolet calls the engine color gray for the 283, but it does have a grayish-blue tint to it. I doubt if anyone reproduces the exact shade, but having an engine painted gray would satisfy me.The decal seems to be in the wrong place, but it might have been put the for publicity purposes.This is an original photo not a restoration photo.

[NF65Fleetside]

daym, thats a sick foto of the OG chevy valve covers...those have to be worth some serious $$$

[Texasdeere]

I have been wondering which way the air cleaner snorkel is supposed to face. I will check and see if it clears the a/c compressor.

What other year trucks should have the gray painted V8?

My 1964 owners guide says:

153 L-4 Gray
230 L-6 Blue
292 L-6 Green
283 V-8 Gray
327 V-8 Green
348 V-8 Gray
409 V-8 Gray (w/silver rocker covers)
4-53 Diesel Green
6V-53 Diesel Green

I have never seen a picture of a Green engined truck ever!
I can't find any Gray engine pictures in my color photo book.

[Texasdeere]

factorystock,

That picture of the 283 looks more blue than gray but I guess the photo just makes it look that way. The red looks kind of overly bright too.

[factorystock]

Green engine? Yes, Here is the 292 in factory photo.

[ol Curt]

I believe that green to be the correct color for the 250 in '66 also.

THis is the closest color I could find at the time, but I have found some Detroit Diesel green that might be closer. If I ever hav eht motor out again, I might try it.

[ol Curt]

Factorystock...keep those pics coming!!

[1966-Suburban-V-8]

Nice engine, Curt. You need a TarTopper battery cover & some spring end battery cables to get "the look"!
My Buick 425 is about that same color, I think.

Dan

[ValveTubeHead]

Here's my '65 just prior and during swap

[Texasdeere]

Originally Posted by ValveTubeHead

Here's my '65 just prior and during swap

Looks like original paint on the oil pan and rocker covers with a short block installed at some time. Same color gray as my 64 283

[283 Man]

Thats nice 64 c10 you have love the 283s they are tuff little v-8s...

[ValveTubeHead]

Originally Posted by TexasC10

Looks like original paint on the oil pan and rocker covers with a short block installed at some time. Same color gray as my 64 283

block numbers and internal gunk match the year... I'd be inclined to say the block paint were original, as delivered...but am not positive.

[ol Curt]

Originally Posted by 1966-Suburban-V-8

Nice engine, Curt. You need a TarTopper battery cover & some spring end battery cables to get "the look"!
My Buick 425 is about that same color, I think.

Dan

Thanks,

Those would be excellent ideas. I'll have to consider them.

Snailracing, I suspect the color of the motor could change a bit from heat over the years, but I bet most of the pics the guys sent you are real close!

[TimE]

Originally Posted by TexasC10

My 1964 owners guide says:

153 L-4 Gray
230 L-6 Blue
292 L-6 Green
283 V-8 Gray
327 V-8 Green
348 V-8 Gray
409 V-8 Gray (w/silver rocker covers)
4-53 Diesel Green
6V-53 Diesel Green

So what color blue would be correct for a 230? Mine was orange when I bought the truck and I'm just not crazy about an orange I6. I like the chevy orange on v8's but it just doesn't seem right on a 6...