I’m trying to decide what color I should paint my ‘59 235 in my ‘52 3100 and thought I would ask my fellow “Bolters” their opinions. It is now Chevy orange, which I am not really thrilled with, so I was thinking of gray, the original color of the 216. Were all engines in ‘52 gray or were there other colors? I’m Not trying to restore it to perfection but trying to keep it period correct, as much as possible.

What is your opinion?


Phil
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