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Hi,
Does anyone know the original block color of the 283 v8? Chevy orange, or the silvery blue? Mine is in need of a paint job!

thanks

I think the 283 went out of production before the blue came in. So, my vote is orange.

neither orange or blue, most commonly gray - http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/blog/2010/02/engine-paint/

Bill

Thanks for the leads... I thought the current chevy orange (that's peeliing) was correct but it seems not to be. I found this info (thank you squeeze)
1960 Truck 235 Blue Gray
1960 Truck 261 Green
1960 Truck 283 Trademaster Green
1960 Truck 283 Taskmaster Gray
1960 Truck 348 Gray

so I'm looking at green or gray (283). Any idea as to the shades of green or gray i'm looking at? And any ideas on the best engine block paint to use?

Thanks in advance
Q

Paint it what you like, it's your truck. I myself, would paint it hugger orange,
Scott

Here is another list of Chevrolet engine colors for various years.

Thanks gang.... I think i'm gonna go with the chevy v8 orange since the truck is baby blue and the gray and green engine colors aren't the nicest.

Thanks
Q

If it was a TargetMaster replacement engine it would have been black. That's about all I remember. This engine color thing drives me crazy. I'm with Scott. Your engine, your money = your choice.

I suppose it would depend on the intentions. If one was trying to go back to OEM appearance, the getting the engine color correct would be very important, especially if the vehicle is being entered into a judged competition. However, for a daily driver or non-original truck, then I agree 100% with the paint it how you want it mindset. That's what I did.

paint it black to hide the oil leaks

Thanks for all the advice! almost finished so I'll post a picture later in the week. I went Chevy orange on the V8 283 (thank god no oil leaks!)

Myself, I prefer the chevy orange. I think it just looks right.

1957 Passenger 265 V8 Chartreuse,really????