67 L36 Correct Orange engine paint
I will be painting my engine soon, and wanted to get comments on which brand Chevy Orange will be correct for Flight Judging? And what seems to hold up best over the long haul.
Thanks
Lawrence
Thanks
Lawrence
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Re: 67 L36 Correct Orange engine paint
Lawrence, how are ya? Hope well. I will let guys with paint experience chime in here, but a tidbit of advice would be focusing on the sheen of the paint as well as the color/hue. Too shiny will set you up for a deduct for over-restored. Also, make sure all the items are getting hit with the same paint at the same time (water pump, manifolds, etc.) Also, I don't know if you're doing a big block or not, but if you are take the time to place the Tonawanda Sticker on the passenger valve cover before painting the covers (masked off of course). That will imbed the decal in the paint as the factory did and will put a smile on the faces of the mechanical team judges (and save you a possible deduct). ARA -
Re: 67 L36 Correct Orange engine paint
Well, if I had read the title of your thread I would have seen you're doing an L36, so I know it's a BB....LOL....Not enough coffee yet...ARA
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Re: 67 L36 Correct Orange engine paint
are you going with a aerosol can found at your local auto parts store. or do you want a mix number to spray it with a spray gun? if the first I had good luck with Dupli-Color 1620. It covers well and holds up. if the latter I never used it but I saw on anther forum someone using the 1969 GM color Hugger Orange and spraying that.
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Re: 67 L36 Correct Orange engine paint
Lawrence,
I used the Bill Hirsch Chevrolet Orange in the rattle can and got excellent results. You can buy it in quarts also and spray it through whatever gin you like.
I used this on a '65 396 Covette engine that went through all levels of flight judging last year and took no deduction for improper paint color. It will be shinny at first when it dries and the more heat cycles it goes through the duller it will become.
The exhaust manifolds were not completelely coated with orange like it was done at Tonowanda. You may want to evaluate how much you want to put on as they were almost completely painted orange. Also be sure to not completely paint the block behind the exhaust manifolds as the painters at Tonowanda only spent 13 seconds per engine and did not reach behond the exhaust manifold to paint the side of the block. I used cast blast on any areas of the bare block that were to receive less paint. If you do this it will keep it from rusting later on but still look original when you fog orange paint on top of it for that factory look.
Just my two cents.
Best Regards,
James West
Last edited by James W.; February 19, 2015, 07:38 PM.Comment
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Re: 67 L36 Correct Orange engine paint
James,Lawrence,
I used the Bill Hirsch Chevrolet Orange in the rattle can and got excellent results. You can buy it in quarts also and spray it through whatever gin you like.
I used this on a '65 396 Covette engine that went through all levels of flight judging last year and took no deduction for improper paint color. It will be shinny at first when it dries and the more heat cycles it goes through the duller it will become.
The exhaust manifolds were not completelely coated with orange like it was done at Tonowanda. You may want to evaluate how much you want to put on as they were almost completely painted orange. Also be sure to not completely paint the block behind the exhaust manifolds as the painters at Tonowanda only spent 13 seconds per engine and did not reach behond the exhaust manifold to paint the side of the block. I used cast blast on any areas of the bare block that were to receive less paint. If you do this it will keep it from rusting later on but still look original when you fog orange paint on top of it for that factory look.
Just my two cents.
Best Regards,
James West
What's going on with the upper radiator hose......appears stretched out. Maybe it's just the camera angle.Comment
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Re: 67 L36 Correct Orange engine paint
My car is not restored, but will have a fresh rebuilt engine and detailed engine compartment. I will lose a lot of condition points but hope to not lose on originality.Comment
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Re: 67 L36 Correct Orange engine paint
I think most of the rattle can chevy orange will pass for color. Keep in mind that paint shade does vary from batch to batch. Years ago the color was more of an issue as it was too reddish.
But I see MOST ALL cars on the show field have TOO MUCH PAINT APPLIED even to the point of filling in casting texture. Also I see there is paint WHERE THERE SHOULD NOT BE ANY. Most notable areas no coverage should be is between the timing cover and water pump, between the back of oil pan and inspection cover, and sides of block behind exhaust manifolds.
But understand late 66 and all 67 small blocks started doing paint prior to exhaust manifold installation, so coverage on sides of block would be correct on these cars.
If cars are judged correctly per the CDCIF system deductions should be taken for incorrect application of paint and excessive material applied not representative of typical factory production. A judge could also see it as incorrect assembly sequence of painting prior to assembly. Assembled engines show paint over assembly hardware vs painted then assembled restorations.Comment
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Re: 67 L36 Correct Orange engine paint
I would suggest Dupont Dulux Enamel 73121D H
That color was used on one 65 396 and a book was written about that Corvette!
Try it! You'll like it!
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Joe . The last time I painted Dulux was 70s . It would have been good for engines it stuck to everything it touched . I dont think you can still buy it ?Comment
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Bill,
I have used this and it's perfect for a BB. And I'm with you as I have not had it mixed since the 80's. It would take an old dealer to have the pigments! I have a quart that I have been saving for a 65 396. (not for sale) Mixed a quart for Mike Hanson to paint the 396 in the book!
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