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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 09:28 PM
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Default Correct engine colors???

I'm building an engine for my '73
What are the correct colors of paint I need to use???
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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Most I've seen have red block, and chromo valve covers, heads, carb, air filter pan.
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I believe they were Chevy Orange untill 76 or 77 it changed to blue

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1st year of the blue chevy engine is ealy 77 some early 77s have orange engines though
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