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| | | | Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 21 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 21 | Got my motor at the rebuilder, Thought I was set with the color of "Avocado green" for the block, but I keep finding GM orange on quite a few components. No orange on the block, however, I've seen it pictured both colors. Anyone know for sure?
1949 GMC 100 1/2 ton
1969 Stingray convertible
2011 RS/SS Pace car
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | Have you asked this question over at oldGMCtrucks.com? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Several similar colors on some of my GMC engines. Not as orange as Chevy orange, but more red. I use Rustoleum Sunrise red, seems to be a good match. Phosphoric acid underneath on steel.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 21 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 21 |
1949 GMC 100 1/2 ton
1969 Stingray convertible
2011 RS/SS Pace car
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 21 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 21 | Thanks for the suggestion, I'm aware of the site, but didn't know about the discussion forum.
1949 GMC 100 1/2 ton
1969 Stingray convertible
2011 RS/SS Pace car
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