Inliners International Forums General Discussion Engines 292 Paint Color ?

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I seem to remember back in the 1960's the 292's were all GMC Red , that's what the few color sales things I have show them to be .

I was looking at an original '66 with 292 & three speed it's Chevrolet Blue , still has the rockerbox decal on it and so on .

What gives here ? .

TIA ,

Here is one good color link

http://oldchevytrucks.com/Articles/Engine-Paint.php

I painted mine Alpine Green aka Detroit Diesel Green, good match to the "Green" years. Never seen a blue 292. Hmmm.

One I pulled from the yard in a van was Chevy Orange, circa 1970s.

Yep. A '76 I got from a fellow Stovebolter was orange. I repainted it Chevy Blue 'cause I like that better. Engine color runs the gamut I think based on the owners preference at the time.

Thanx ! .

I too like the Detroit Diesel green , it's the same as the Chevy 261 green . I bought a case of it 20 years ago and am still cracking open a new can now & then .

The Mexican Target 292's were blue too .

My truck is that base model green so I'll prolly go with the GMC Red but I surely like that old Chevrolet Blue too .