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hammak5 · 03-04-2011, 10:53 AM

Ok been lurking for a while and have a question. On a 69 GMC what color should the block be painted? The reason I ask is the 307 I removed is green close to body color. Any suggestions.Thanks

Longhorn Man · 03-04-2011, 05:42 PM

I'm 99% sure it's supposed to be orange like a chevy.
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**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-05-2011, 04:56 AM

Iv'e seen 292 L6s, pre-'67, painted alpine green (like Detroit Diesel Green). The 250s were blue but they painted the 292s green like the older 261s. In '67 all Chevy engines were out in Chevy Engine Orange. GMCs may be different.

03-04-2011, 10:53 AM	#1
hammak5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: appling ga Posts: 5	GMC engine paint question Ok been lurking for a while and have a question. On a 69 GMC what color should the block be painted? The reason I ask is the 307 I removed is green close to body color. Any suggestions.Thanks

03-04-2011, 05:42 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: GMC engine paint question I'm 99% sure it's supposed to be orange like a chevy. Welcome to the forums!

03-05-2011, 04:56 AM	#3
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,050	Re: GMC engine paint question Iv'e seen 292 L6s, pre-'67, painted alpine green (like Detroit Diesel Green). The 250s were blue but they painted the 292s green like the older 261s. In '67 all Chevy engines were out in Chevy Engine Orange. GMCs may be different. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.



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