66 C20 327, green original engine paint - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Calichevyv8 · 09-17-2015, 12:46 PM

Pulled my 327 out of the truck to be rebuilt, thought I would share some pics of an original painted engine. Im having the paint color matched right now.

TJ's Chevy · 09-17-2015, 03:02 PM

The 292's were painted green as well. Thanks for sharing!

factorystock · 09-17-2015, 08:14 PM

Using the sample paint on the flywheel is your most accurate match to '66 327 green, other parts of the engine has been exposed to high heat, weathering and bleaching out( due to engine degreasers etc). IMO, Ford green is the closest match for the 292 and 327 in a ready to use rattle can. But if found someone who can match color with high temp paint,great, go for it. Member Sodly has a super low mileage 327, which appears to be closer to Ford Green than the lighter Alpine Green ( aka Detroit Diesel Green). http://www.ebay.com/itm/VHT-Paint-Hi...693832&vxp=mtr

Calichevyv8 · 09-17-2015, 08:36 PM

The flywheel is the part I left with them to match. They are going to put the enamel in some spray cans. I've heard the ford green is the closest but I figured since I have the parts I might as well get EXACT matched up

TJ's Chevy · 09-17-2015, 08:50 PM

Careful....Ford green takes away horse power.

Calichevyv8 · 09-17-2015, 08:53 PM

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Careful....Ford green takes away horse power.

Another reason I'm gonna skip it!

HOTFUN · 09-17-2015, 10:07 PM

Could you post a picture of the front end of each head after they are grease removed? I think I can just see it's there but the drivers side head could have like a "YH" in yellow grease pencil on the front of it indicating 327 turbo 400. Interestingly it may have something as Y_ as it also has the A.I.R. calif emission but no code appears to have ever been assigned in the GM books for that one. Cool to put that back on there when you have it all painted up again! Also were you able to see the codes on the firewall with assembly line grease pencil for the options like the turbo 400 tranny? My 327 turbo 400 donor parts truck had M49AG written just to the right of center upper firewall and before the drivers side washer hose cowl hole. Sometimes those marking are very faint but still readable in the right light.

sodly · 09-17-2015, 10:32 PM

Looks about right to me.

Calichevyv8 · 09-17-2015, 11:00 PM

Calichevyv8 · 09-17-2015, 11:12 PM

Also here is a CT mark on the trans

HOTFUN · 09-17-2015, 11:17 PM

Nice. Appears one of the line guys added his own version of YEAH too to the lower sides of the block.

This was my St. Louis built truck with 327 engine and PG markings as were on the heads. My 327 TH block was junk when I tore it down to rebuild.

Calichevyv8 · 09-18-2015, 11:08 AM

I was wondering what those letters between the YH were for haha. Sorry to hear the block wasn't any good.

likaroc13 · 05-07-2017, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Calichevyv8

Pulled my 327 out of the truck to be rebuilt, thought I would share some pics of an original painted engine. Im having the paint color matched right now.

Digging this back up, but I'm not optimistic considering the thread never got updated. Was curious what paint color/match ended up being used?

Calichevyv8 · 05-09-2017, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

Digging this back up, but I'm not optimistic considering the thread never got updated. Was curious what paint color/match ended up being used?

I ended up having a local paint shop match my original flywheel color.

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TJ's Chevy · 05-09-2017, 11:23 AM

That's awesome! I went with Duplicolor alpine green for one of my builds. Mine seems just a tad lighter.

MikeN · 05-09-2017, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Calichevyv8

I ended up having a local paint shop match my original flywheel color.

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That looks great!

hewittca · 05-09-2017, 11:47 AM

That looks so good! I love seeing these small blocks in the factory colors other than the most popular engine orange.

likaroc13 · 05-09-2017, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Calichevyv8

I ended up having a local paint shop match my original flywheel color.

Thanks for the reply! It looks great.

Do you have a paint code or anything showing what was used to achieve that color?

MikeN · 05-09-2017, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Calichevyv8

I ended up having a local paint shop match my original flywheel color.

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Just noticed those heads on the freshly painted engine aren't the original cylinder heads as shown in the "before" photos. Those are the hi-perf double hump heads

Muskwa · 05-09-2017, 05:18 PM

Should be a runner, I spy a retrofit roller lifter peekin' out!
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RANDY COX · 05-09-2017, 06:15 PM

WOW I guess all that oil preserved that green...looks really good...

Calichevyv8 · 05-11-2017, 09:17 AM

Thanks guys! Yeah wasn't quite happy with the numbers when I put all the stock parts together so ended up going double hump heads, corvette intake manifold, roller rockers and roller lifters

Since it was a custom paint mix I think it's just the company's codes on it, not a general code that would work anywhere.

Bears63 · 05-11-2017, 10:02 AM

I was going to paint my 292 Alpine Green but after seeing this I am going to have to do some playing with Ford Green to compare.

likaroc13 · 05-11-2017, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Calichevyv8

Since it was a custom paint mix I think it's just the company's codes on it, not a general code that would work anywhere.

Dang it! Getting ready to paint mine soon & have been researching for the correct shade of green. I was about to just pull the trigger on late 60's Buick green, until I saw this thread about yours. Would love to duplicate what you have color-wise. There's another thread on factory correct restorations where the 327 engine color has been discussed, & I'm sure many folks that want originality could benefit greatly from your engine color.

likaroc13 · 05-12-2017, 08:13 AM

Do you have, or can you get a pic of the paint can showing any codes/info?

09-17-2015, 12:46 PM	#1
Calichevyv8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 40	66 C20 327, green original engine paint Pulled my 327 out of the truck to be rebuilt, thought I would share some pics of an original painted engine. Im having the paint color matched right now.

09-17-2015, 03:02 PM	#2
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 66 C20 327, green original engine paint The 292's were painted green as well. Thanks for sharing! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

09-17-2015, 08:14 PM	#3
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: 66 C20 327, green original engine paint Using the sample paint on the flywheel is your most accurate match to '66 327 green, other parts of the engine has been exposed to high heat, weathering and bleaching out( due to engine degreasers etc). IMO, Ford green is the closest match for the 292 and 327 in a ready to use rattle can. But if found someone who can match color with high temp paint,great, go for it. Member Sodly has a super low mileage 327, which appears to be closer to Ford Green than the lighter Alpine Green ( aka Detroit Diesel Green). http://www.ebay.com/itm/VHT-Paint-Hi...693832&vxp=mtr

09-17-2015, 08:36 PM	#4
Calichevyv8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 40	Re: 66 C20 327, green original engine paint The flywheel is the part I left with them to match. They are going to put the enamel in some spray cans. I've heard the ford green is the closest but I figured since I have the parts I might as well get EXACT matched up

09-17-2015, 08:50 PM	#5
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 66 C20 327, green original engine paint Careful....Ford green takes away horse power. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

09-17-2015, 10:07 PM	#7
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: 66 C20 327, green original engine paint Could you post a picture of the front end of each head after they are grease removed? I think I can just see it's there but the drivers side head could have like a "YH" in yellow grease pencil on the front of it indicating 327 turbo 400. Interestingly it may have something as Y_ as it also has the A.I.R. calif emission but no code appears to have ever been assigned in the GM books for that one. Cool to put that back on there when you have it all painted up again! Also were you able to see the codes on the firewall with assembly line grease pencil for the options like the turbo 400 tranny? My 327 turbo 400 donor parts truck had M49AG written just to the right of center upper firewall and before the drivers side washer hose cowl hole. Sometimes those marking are very faint but still readable in the right light. __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

09-17-2015, 10:32 PM	#8
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	Re: 66 C20 327, green original engine paint Looks about right to me. Attached Images __________________ WANTED: * 60-66 Chevy and GMC FACTORY PHOTOGRAPHY (scans) of pickups and carryalls. *Custom Camper Club*-- Own a 65-66 Custom Camper? Join us at: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/g...hp?groupid=117

09-17-2015, 11:00 PM	#9
Calichevyv8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 40	Re: 66 C20 327, green original engine paint

09-17-2015, 11:12 PM	#10
Calichevyv8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 40	Re: 66 C20 327, green original engine paint Also here is a CT mark on the trans

09-17-2015, 11:17 PM	#11
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: 66 C20 327, green original engine paint Nice. Appears one of the line guys added his own version of YEAH too to the lower sides of the block. This was my St. Louis built truck with 327 engine and PG markings as were on the heads. My 327 TH block was junk when I tore it down to rebuild. Attached Images __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

09-18-2015, 11:08 AM	#12
Calichevyv8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 40	Re: 66 C20 327, green original engine paint I was wondering what those letters between the YH were for haha. Sorry to hear the block wasn't any good.

05-09-2017, 11:23 AM	#15
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 66 C20 327, green original engine paint That's awesome! I went with Duplicolor alpine green for one of my builds. Mine seems just a tad lighter. Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

05-09-2017, 11:47 AM	#17
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,765	Re: 66 C20 327, green original engine paint That looks so good! I love seeing these small blocks in the factory colors other than the most popular engine orange. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

05-09-2017, 05:18 PM	#20
Muskwa Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tar Island, AB Posts: 8	Should be a runner, I spy a retrofit roller lifter peekin' out! Posted via Mobile Device

05-09-2017, 06:15 PM	#21
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: 66 C20 327, green original engine paint WOW I guess all that oil preserved that green...looks really good... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4



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05-11-2017, 09:17 AM	#22
Calichevyv8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 40	Re: 66 C20 327, green original engine paint Thanks guys! Yeah wasn't quite happy with the numbers when I put all the stock parts together so ended up going double hump heads, corvette intake manifold, roller rockers and roller lifters Since it was a custom paint mix I think it's just the company's codes on it, not a general code that would work anywhere.

05-11-2017, 10:02 AM	#23
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: 66 C20 327, green original engine paint I was going to paint my 292 Alpine Green but after seeing this I am going to have to do some playing with Ford Green to compare. __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

05-12-2017, 08:13 AM	#25
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