Hambone,
FWIW, I was under the impression that the truck engine color was not the same as the common passenger car 235, "Chevy Blue."
This article showing various engine colors by model year, posted by Jim Carter and attributed to Robert Hensel, Technical Advisor Coordinator for the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America, suggests that the '62 truck 235 should be "blue gray," and not the same as the passenger car blue. A number of the entries are based on good assumptions as noted, including the one for '62 truck engines, so there is some uncertainty. The original author's contact info (if still valid) is listed in Carter's post.
I will say that the paint mentioned earlier and stocked by the local stores - Dupli-Color DE 1609 "Chevy Blue" - is fairly dark, with a gray tint. Photo shows an example '53 235 valve cover that I refinished with it last year (for a Powerglide car 235). The Dupli-Color "Chevy Blue" paint is certainly darker than the blue of the engine in your earlier post. Perhaps it's more true to the article? Beyond that, and unless the vehicle is intended to go to vintage judging, I think the choice comes down to personal preference.
Doug
