On Sun, 15 October 2000, john j tonyes wrote:
> All the chevy truck engines (sixes) were gray, only
> the car engines were blue. The truck V8's were all
> orangey-red color. Some of the sixes were black later
> on or depending which engine plant it came from.
> Hi All:
>
> In reference to the paint. I can testify as to the color on a 1954 only.
> Just took my 54 apart that I am restoring and it still had the original
> BLUE hidden on the bell housing, where the number is. I am quite sure it
> is original. It looked as good today as it did the day it was painted.
> Back then, they sure done a good job of sealing things up..
>
>
> Am not sure but I imagine the engine was blue too. Would like to know
> for sure.
>
> John T.
> 50 Chevy PU
> 52 Chevy PU 5 window\mine
> 54 Chevy PU hers (when done)
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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