Would I Get Lynched if I Use a Ford Color for my Engine Paint? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blue_Aura · 03-07-2013, 02:02 PM

I was trying to get a certain color for my engine, and I thought I had found what I wanted, but it turned out WAY to greenish. It wasn't a GM color to begin with and I'm not going to use it anymore.

Now I have been looking for an alternate blue, so it can match the detailing that I am going to do. The problem is... it is a Ford color.

Would I be committing the unforgivable sin by painting my Chevy engine with a Ford color? I had a Chevy with a Ford narrowed 9" rear end before, but this is a different story.

Your thoughts?

**Corts60** · 03-07-2013, 02:03 PM

The best thing you could've done was not tell us. Haha.
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oem4me · 03-07-2013, 02:10 PM

Oh man, an "adjustment" team may have already been dispatched. Quick, turn out the lights, draw the blinds, and DON'T open the door! lol.

Blue_Aura · 03-07-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Corts60

The best thing you could've done was not tell us. Haha.
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Lol!!! Don't ask, don't tell!

In that case..... I am painting my engine with a CUSTOM color... yeah, that's the ticket... with my wife... Morgan Fairchild.. yeah, that's it.

PLEASE DISREGARD THE PREVIOUS POST, IT HAD A TYPO AND "CUSTOM" WAS MISSPELLED AS "FORD."

Blue_Aura · 03-07-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

Oh man, an "adjustment" team may have already been dispatched. Quick, turn out the lights, draw the blinds, and DON'T open the door! lol.

Uh, did I say "Ford"? I meant to say "Ft. Ord" which is a color from the central coast of CA.

**slepysal** · 03-07-2013, 02:15 PM

yea " Fort Ord" blue would be cool !

Blue_Aura · 03-07-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

yea " Fort Ord" blue would be cool !

Then that's what it will be! I can even add a period to the can, in case anyone asks me for proof. LOL.

1963c-10 · 03-07-2013, 02:21 PM

Did my 230 in ford blue. I say paint it whatever color will please you.

Blue_Aura · 03-07-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Did my 230 in ford blue. I say paint it whatever color will please you.

Looks nice. Close to the color I'm looking at.

RockTonka · 03-07-2013, 09:04 PM

We're using a blue (oval) engine paint on ours...everywhere

it was one of the closest matches to what we wanted and I like it...its just a color

Some guy thought he needed to give me grief about it at a local car show this last summer...I laughed at him.

Blue_Aura · 03-07-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RockTonka

We're using a blue (oval) engine paint on ours...everywhere

it was one of the closest matches to what we wanted and I like it...its just a color

Some guy thought he needed to give me grief about it at a local car show this last summer...I laughed at him.

That looks like the exact color I am looking for. What paint did you use and where did you get it from? Beautiful engine! Great job!

1963c-10 · 03-07-2013, 09:26 PM

I agree...its just a color. I see plenty of chevy orange mustangs running around here.

64shortbox · 03-08-2013, 12:05 AM

Just tell everyone it's Cadillac Blue, I think they are pretty close in color.

BR3W CITY · 03-08-2013, 01:34 AM

My engine and truck are pretty much variations of F*rd colors. Its a compliment to chevy...like putting a big block in a fox body...It says, thanks for the idea F*rd, now watch Chevy make it look good

likaroc13 · 03-08-2013, 04:23 AM

I don't think you're too out of line, as I saw some of the factory correct guys debating on a Ford green engine color.

....just don't tell anybody, or the PO painted it & you have no idea what it is

Blue_Aura · 03-08-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

I don't think you're too out of line, as I saw some of the factory correct guys debating on a Ford green engine color.

....just don't tell anybody, or the PO painted it & you have no idea what it is

Lol. Yeah, the PO painted it! I guess I will have to keep that out of the build thread that I am going to start. Lol.

Thanks for the reply. I have seen the factory correct guys spray samples of 3 or 4 different paints and compare them to the stock color (as if 30 to 40 years of fading isn't going to matter). I am not trying to do a restoration, so I think I'm all good.
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Blue_Aura · 03-08-2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 64shortbox

Just tell everyone it's Cadillac Blue, I think they are pretty close in color.

Ding, ding, ding... We have a winner! It's "Cadillac Blue!" Good one. I just might use that, if cornered by a die hard GM expert.

Thanks.
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03-07-2013, 02:02 PM	#1
Blue_Aura Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tracy, CA Posts: 251	Would I Get Lynched if I Use a Ford Color for my Engine Paint? I was trying to get a certain color for my engine, and I thought I had found what I wanted, but it turned out WAY to greenish. It wasn't a GM color to begin with and I'm not going to use it anymore. Now I have been looking for an alternate blue, so it can match the detailing that I am going to do. The problem is... it is a Ford color. Would I be committing the unforgivable sin by painting my Chevy engine with a Ford color? I had a Chevy with a Ford narrowed 9" rear end before, but this is a different story. Your thoughts? __________________ Current Vehicles: '62 C10 - 350 (current project), '03 Tahoe (C Series) Some Past Projects: '69 Nova - 350 , '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 - LT1 350, '73 K20 Full-time 4x4 - 400 SB, '77 1/2 Camaro Z28 - 350, '84 Camaro Z28 - 305, '68 Buick - 430 BB

03-07-2013, 02:03 PM	#2
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Would I Get Lynched if I Use a Ford Color for my Engine Paint? The best thing you could've done was not tell us. Haha. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-07-2013, 02:10 PM	#3
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Would I Get Lynched if I Use a Ford Color for my Engine Paint? Oh man, an "adjustment" team may have already been dispatched. Quick, turn out the lights, draw the blinds, and DON'T open the door! lol.

03-07-2013, 02:15 PM	#6
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Would I Get Lynched if I Use a Ford Color for my Engine Paint? yea " Fort Ord" blue would be cool ! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

03-07-2013, 02:21 PM	#8
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Would I Get Lynched if I Use a Ford Color for my Engine Paint? Did my 230 in ford blue. I say paint it whatever color will please you. Attached Images __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

03-07-2013, 09:04 PM	#10
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Would I Get Lynched if I Use a Ford Color for my Engine Paint? We're using a blue (oval) engine paint on ours...everywhere it was one of the closest matches to what we wanted and I like it...its just a color Some guy thought he needed to give me grief about it at a local car show this last summer...I laughed at him. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

03-07-2013, 09:26 PM	#12
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Would I Get Lynched if I Use a Ford Color for my Engine Paint? I agree...its just a color. I see plenty of chevy orange mustangs running around here. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

03-08-2013, 12:05 AM	#13
64shortbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulare, CA Posts: 734	Re: Would I Get Lynched if I Use a Ford Color for my Engine Paint? Just tell everyone it's Cadillac Blue, I think they are pretty close in color.

03-08-2013, 01:34 AM	#14
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Would I Get Lynched if I Use a Ford Color for my Engine Paint? My engine and truck are pretty much variations of Frd colors. Its a compliment to chevy...like putting a big block in a fox body...It says, thanks for the idea Frd, now watch Chevy make it look good __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

03-08-2013, 04:23 AM	#15
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Would I Get Lynched if I Use a Ford Color for my Engine Paint? I don't think you're too out of line, as I saw some of the factory correct guys debating on a Ford green engine color. ....just don't tell anybody, or the PO painted it & you have no idea what it is __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)



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