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eighteenninetytwo · 11-18-2013, 08:55 PM

Seller of the truck i just got said it had a 350ci, but it's blue. The specs of the truck say it was originally a 400ci not a 350ci, so were these blue in 1975 or has it been reengined or repainted? Where do i find the numbers and check?

russgt · 11-18-2013, 09:35 PM

Should be orange, 76 was the last year of orange. There should be a suffix code with partial vin stamped behind the alternator, There are casting numbers on the block on the drivers side, next to the distributor, below the head. a 400 and 350 will have different balancers as well. However, trucks of this vintage have most likey had lots of parts replaced and they typical done to the owners preferance. The motor may have been rebuilt, but the owner didnt like orange.

vidman · 11-18-2013, 09:38 PM

Gm started painting the engines (GM corporate blue) around 1975 or 76. before that they were orange

11-18-2013, 08:55 PM	#1
eighteenninetytwo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Redwood city, CA Posts: 691	Just noticed... Engine isn't orange Seller of the truck i just got said it had a 350ci, but it's blue. The specs of the truck say it was originally a 400ci not a 350ci, so were these blue in 1975 or has it been reengined or repainted? Where do i find the numbers and check? Attached Images

11-18-2013, 09:35 PM	#2
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: Just noticed... Engine isn't orange Should be orange, 76 was the last year of orange. There should be a suffix code with partial vin stamped behind the alternator, There are casting numbers on the block on the drivers side, next to the distributor, below the head. a 400 and 350 will have different balancers as well. However, trucks of this vintage have most likey had lots of parts replaced and they typical done to the owners preferance. The motor may have been rebuilt, but the owner didnt like orange. __________________ 68 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 07 Sierra Z71 17 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

11-18-2013, 09:38 PM	#3
vidman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fitchburg,Mass Posts: 737	Re: Just noticed... Engine isn't orange Gm started painting the engines (GM corporate blue) around 1975 or 76. before that they were orange __________________ 62 Willys 4wd Pickup : 72 C-10 swb 504 stroker 09 Taco 3" lift 33" tires: 90 K-5 blazer (plow truck): RIP Ross Little brother



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