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Originally Posted by billetproofcustoms
Ok guys, I need thoughts on this, I may have just discovered a 283 from 1966 that can painted Alpine green from the factory.
Upon separating the transmission from the motor I noticed over spray on the back of the block that appears to be original. The top coat is a blue, which I do not believe to be correct at all, but under that is a very obvious Alpine green. My opinion is that this HAS to be original. Look at the photo. This may validate the common theory that the factories that built these trucks pretty much did what the wanted as far as engine colors...
What do you guys think?
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Not a very convincing photo, billetproofcustoms, imo . But lets see what we can find out to prove or disprove. First tell us what you know, please, about the engine and if its original to the truck. Has it been rebuilt ? Can you then give us the engine casting number , casting date and engine suffix stamped on the front passenger side of the block. Since its a 1966 , hopefully you have the spid sheet , a protecto plate and the plate on the inside below vent. All of this will have clues to better help you / us define this for you.