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jitteryguy · 06-08-2013, 07:27 AM

the picture is mislead'n, it will look much different with the accessories install'd. if you'r want'n a stock look it's gonna be good,

Sabaka454 · 06-08-2013, 07:32 AM

That's Ford Blue! The Valve Covers should be black as well as the timing cover. How about going a few shades darker on the blue?

motornut · 06-08-2013, 09:57 AM

looks good
accessorys and get some dirt on it ,it will be fine.lol
i kept/keeping stock blue too on my 79 305,and plan to continue....
even going to paint my eddy intake blue when i get it in there

I've heard them called "the blues",lol
cause that is what you get when your 350 turned out a 305 lol

INSIDIOUS '86 · 06-08-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabaka454

That's Ford Blue! The Valve Covers should be black as well as the timing cover. How about going a few shades darker on the blue?

No it's an actual gm corporate blue. I accidentally bought ford blue once and it was quite an odd blue. I had to use some acid and holy water and get it off quickly
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manimal · 06-08-2013, 03:58 PM

too much black/blue will make it look like a bruise!...lol...It needs some bright stuf too give it contrast.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 06-08-2013, 05:39 PM

Yah I'm gonna play around with it once its in the truck. I just put on some chrome spreader bars which helped some.
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Hazieview · 06-08-2013, 06:04 PM

Hmmm... Hard to tell. What kind of headers/manifolds are you going with? Most of the time after you slap them babies on stuff starts to flow a little better.

Black headers would look nice in my opinion. If you have the coin, march performance brackets with black pulleys will be all you need!
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riz · 06-08-2013, 06:44 PM

It looks way too blue in that pic but once all the accessories are added it won't look too blue. Some added detail on the valve covers would break it up more too. I wouldn't add any more blue though.

RIZ

INSIDIOUS '86 · 06-08-2013, 08:58 PM

Yah I will either do black silver or charcoal for headers. Or plain rust color lol.
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manimal · 06-09-2013, 03:48 PM

I know this is a FORD, but you get the idea....

mooseknuckles · 06-09-2013, 04:44 PM

I like it!....some ceramic coated headers and a aluminum water pump, and call it done.

Fixwhataintbroke · 06-09-2013, 09:18 PM

I've always followed the simple rule of heads and block one color, intake either silver or black, and valve covers almost always black.

My favorite combo for blue: blue block and heads, silver intake, black valve covers and black exhaust manifold, with cast iron gray brackets, blue water neck, and a wrinkle black air cleaner

king-918 · 06-09-2013, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

No it's an actual gm corporate blue. I accidentally bought ford blue once and it was quite an odd blue. I had to use some acid and holy water and get it off quickly
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guess I'm screwed my whole truck is a ford color

INSIDIOUS '86 · 06-10-2013, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by king-918

guess I'm screwed my whole truck is a ford color

Quick the holy water the holy water!!!
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Rubble · 06-10-2013, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4

chrome dont get you home nor add HP.....engine looks good to me, once you add brackets, air cleaner etc it will change the overall look and add contrast

X2
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INSIDIOUS '86 · 06-11-2013, 02:28 AM

Chrome is like a spice, you don't want to rely on it to make the dish, but a dash here and there makes a good recipe better. True story.
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cory d · 06-11-2013, 02:20 PM

chrome is fine. just not the cheap chromey bits

INSIDIOUS '86 · 06-19-2013, 02:20 AM

Playing around with it some more today. My free aircleaner from the parts yard
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meatwagon83 · 06-19-2013, 02:37 AM

just put it in the truck already!!

INSIDIOUS '86 · 06-19-2013, 03:17 AM

Hahah I'm gonna I just pulled it out to get it ready. I have to get some helicoils for my bell housing. All the threads Are effed and for some reason nobody around here has the right size.
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meatwagon83 · 06-19-2013, 03:38 AM

ugh... that sucks!

INSIDIOUS '86 · 06-24-2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by meatwagon83

just put it in the truck already!!

It's in. Now what?

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Damon23 · 06-24-2013, 06:25 PM

It is going to look good. I have those same valve covers. When we did the engine in my 79 Z28 I thought the blue was too much. After adding back all the accessories and such it was just right. It is going to look good. Keep on.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 06-25-2013, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Damon23

It is going to look good. I have those same valve covers. When we did the engine in my 79 Z28 I thought the blue was too much. After adding back all the accessories and such it was just right. It is going to look good. Keep on.

Exactly how I want it too look too. Almost stock
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06-08-2013, 07:27 AM	#26
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06-08-2013, 07:32 AM	#27
Sabaka454 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT Posts: 277	Re: What's your opinion on my engine color? That's Ford Blue! The Valve Covers should be black as well as the timing cover. How about going a few shades darker on the blue?

06-08-2013, 09:57 AM	#28
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: What's your opinion on my engine color? looks good accessorys and get some dirt on it ,it will be fine.lol i kept/keeping stock blue too on my 79 305,and plan to continue.... even going to paint my eddy intake blue when i get it in there I've heard them called "the blues",lol cause that is what you get when your 350 turned out a 305 lol Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350 Last edited by motornut; 06-08-2013 at 10:23 AM.

06-08-2013, 03:58 PM	#30
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: What's your opinion on my engine color? too much black/blue will make it look like a bruise!...lol...It needs some bright stuf too give it contrast. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

06-08-2013, 05:39 PM	#31
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: What's your opinion on my engine color? Yah I'm gonna play around with it once its in the truck. I just put on some chrome spreader bars which helped some. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

06-08-2013, 06:04 PM	#32
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Re: What's your opinion on my engine color? Hmmm... Hard to tell. What kind of headers/manifolds are you going with? Most of the time after you slap them babies on stuff starts to flow a little better. Black headers would look nice in my opinion. If you have the coin, march performance brackets with black pulleys will be all you need! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1981 Chevy short/wide. SB400 350th

06-08-2013, 06:44 PM	#33
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: What's your opinion on my engine color? It looks way too blue in that pic but once all the accessories are added it won't look too blue. Some added detail on the valve covers would break it up more too. I wouldn't add any more blue though. RIZ

06-08-2013, 08:58 PM	#34
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: What's your opinion on my engine color? Yah I will either do black silver or charcoal for headers. Or plain rust color lol. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

06-09-2013, 03:48 PM	#35
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: What's your opinion on my engine color? I know this is a FORD, but you get the idea.... Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

06-09-2013, 04:44 PM	#36
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: What's your opinion on my engine color? I like it!....some ceramic coated headers and a aluminum water pump, and call it done. __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

06-09-2013, 09:18 PM	#37
Fixwhataintbroke Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Graham, Wa. Posts: 192	Re: What's your opinion on my engine color? I've always followed the simple rule of heads and block one color, intake either silver or black, and valve covers almost always black. My favorite combo for blue: blue block and heads, silver intake, black valve covers and black exhaust manifold, with cast iron gray brackets, blue water neck, and a wrinkle black air cleaner __________________ - Cole 1979 Chevy C30 w/ carb 454. 1992 Chevy K1500 w/ tbi 350. Sold 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 w/ Magnum 360 Sold "Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from poor judgment." - George Washington

06-11-2013, 02:28 AM	#41
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: What's your opinion on my engine color? Chrome is like a spice, you don't want to rely on it to make the dish, but a dash here and there makes a good recipe better. True story. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

06-11-2013, 02:20 PM	#42
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: What's your opinion on my engine color? chrome is fine. just not the cheap chromey bits __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

06-19-2013, 02:20 AM	#43
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: What's your opinion on my engine color? Playing around with it some more today. My free aircleaner from the parts yard Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

06-19-2013, 02:37 AM	#44
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: What's your opinion on my engine color? just put it in the truck already!! __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler



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06-19-2013, 03:17 AM	#45
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: What's your opinion on my engine color? Hahah I'm gonna I just pulled it out to get it ready. I have to get some helicoils for my bell housing. All the threads Are effed and for some reason nobody around here has the right size. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

06-19-2013, 03:38 AM	#46
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: What's your opinion on my engine color? ugh... that sucks! __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler

06-24-2013, 06:25 PM	#48
Damon23 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: D'ville Georgia Posts: 470	Re: What's your opinion on my engine color? It is going to look good. I have those same valve covers. When we did the engine in my 79 Z28 I thought the blue was too much. After adding back all the accessories and such it was just right. It is going to look good. Keep on. __________________ Experience is something you gain when you didn't get what you wanted in the first place. No great defeat was ever just possible in the beginning.

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