Anybody could've done anything over the years and it's likely that all/most of
the paint
would now be burned/worn off, but my 58 GMC 270, which appears to be an original
unrestored (and looks it, ie beat) still has some paint on it and it is the
red/orange
that has been referenced as same as the V8s.
Mark Noakes
On Fri, 28 Feb 2003, SurfDudeSC@aol.com wrote:
>
> Hi group, have heard all kinds of info on engine colors including the
> reddish-orange on the 57 gmc 8 cylinders but does anyone have any info on the
> 57 gmc 6 cylinder (270 to be exact). My original truck body color was the
> "aspen green" and when I got the truck (and still) the engine is a similiar
> green (could have faded from 50 years of heat). Anyone know if they may have
> painted the engines the same color as the body? Any info or clues
> appreciated. David
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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