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ccmblack
Apr 6th, 07, 10:15 AM
So I am about to pull the trigger on a new 350 for my 69. I need to tell the engine guy what color I want the block and what to do with the sheet metal....? I am thinking ALL chevy orange. Can you guys send me some pics of your engine so I can weigh my decision? Chrome? Black on valve covers, intake etc? There are so many options.....help?

blue89bird
Apr 6th, 07, 10:21 AM
Here was mine before the detail:
http://www.j-dogs.com/Camaro/images/IMG_2975.JPG

And here is after:
http://www.j-dogs.com/Camaro/images/IMG_3083.JPG

ccmblack
Apr 6th, 07, 01:28 PM
Thanks. I like the all orange appearance...anyone with black valve covers or more black, anyone with lots of chrome - (I am leaning away from this), or anyone with aluminum look (interested in this)? I am going to have the block painted chevy orange...more concerned with the sheet metal on the engine.

DjD
Apr 6th, 07, 01:40 PM
Not the best picture, I now have a K&N filter and filter cover (no chrome) and no power booster... http://www.camaros.net/pnwcc/DjD/wwmill1.jpg

68Camaro68
Apr 6th, 07, 01:45 PM
I opted for just enough chrome and defiantly orange on the block..........

ccmblack
Apr 6th, 07, 01:57 PM
What is the aircleaner finish on the white wonder?

zuma
Apr 6th, 07, 02:01 PM
Not the cleanest or factory correct perfect but I like it
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/Zuma1211/P1010018.jpg

River
Apr 6th, 07, 03:00 PM
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d170/Riveroak/Picture108.jpg

Run269
Apr 6th, 07, 03:05 PM
Black and Chrome with just a splash of Red!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b400/run269/HPIM0425.jpg

m21man
Apr 6th, 07, 03:17 PM
not stock, pretty classic but i like it
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2512000-2512999/2512622_5_full.jpg

ccmblack
Apr 6th, 07, 03:27 PM
River - I think you got what I want here. Do you have any other pics?

Camaro Billy
Apr 6th, 07, 03:31 PM
Just finished putting mine back to original.
Billy

DjD
Apr 6th, 07, 03:56 PM
What is the aircleaner finish on the white wonder?
It's a GM chrome lid in the picture...

67pat
Apr 6th, 07, 04:28 PM
I opted for just enough chrome and defiantly orange on the block..........

This is very close to what I have...so, that looks really cool,:) but I would really like to know where you got those wire holders for the plug wires? I have been looking for something for a center bolt valve cover and that looks great!

68Camaro68
Apr 6th, 07, 10:46 PM
This is very close to what I have...so, that looks really cool,:) but I would really like to know where you got those wire holders for the plug wires? I have been looking for something for a center bolt valve cover and that looks great!

Thanks :)

I got them from Summit:
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=MFY%2D60%2D730%2D13&N=700+4294862572+4294908395+4294908216+115&autoview=sku

They have other colors beside red: http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?Ntt=MFY-60-730&x=0&y=0&searchinresults=false&Ntk=KeywordSearch&DDS=1&N=700+4294862572+4294908395+4294908216+115

I am using 8.5 mm wires and they will work, it just takes a little patience to make it work. I custom made the wires to keep from having excess.

BlackoutSteve
Apr 6th, 07, 11:42 PM
I love the Chevy Orange and satin black too, so I painted mine that way.
These GMPP valve covers are nice in orange..
I think GM knew what looks real good all along. The colors and scheme have stood the test of time for well over 40 years.
http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/3875/assembly1866cw.jpg

Bolt
Apr 7th, 07, 05:29 AM
Hey BlackoutSteve, Thats the first time I ever saw a Euro Camaro. It freaked me out for a second when I noticed the brake booster and heater box.

BlackoutSteve
Apr 7th, 07, 08:04 PM
A Euro Camaro?
This car is not at all factory right hand drive.. None ever where. ;)
I did this..

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/8835/engineblackout1808ca.th.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/my.php?image=engineblackout1808ca.jpg)

m21man
Apr 7th, 07, 10:14 PM
I love the Chevy Orange and satin black too, so I painted mine that way.
These GMPP valve covers are nice in orange..
I think GM knew what looks real good all along. The colors and scheme have stood the test of time for well over 40 years.
http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/3875/assembly1866cw.jpg

I love those GMPP valve covers!

67pat
Apr 10th, 07, 09:45 PM
A Euro Camaro?
This car is not at all factory right hand drive.. None ever where. ;)
I did this..

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/8835/engineblackout1808ca.th.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/my.php?image=engineblackout1808ca.jpg)

My Friggin' hat is off to you as a craftsman if you converted this car to right hand drive yourself...good job