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: '71 Heavy Chevy color question


SparkyCat
Jun 24th, 01, 6:49 AM
Some guy told me that the color on the engine (orange) means that was the original color of the body. Is this true,or was he just full of it?

Thanks for your help

[This message has been edited by SparkyCat (edited 06-24-2001).]

normie
Jun 24th, 01, 7:12 AM
In that case All of our cars woulda been Orange http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif Actually most (since I'm not sure all) Chevy engines were painted "Orange".. That guy is feedin you a line http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif

Fast Orange
Jun 25th, 01, 4:56 PM
nope sorry. just to make you feel better my car is the same orange as my engine. but you know, i wanted an orange car i guess it is just a quinkydink.

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1972 chevelle-bright orange
454-280H series cam, performer rpm intake, long tube headers, HEI iginition
turbo 350 tranny- shift kit, 3300 stall
10 bolt rearend- 4:11 gears, minispool
tubular LCA's w/ solid bushings.
15x10 Cragars ss wheels
p295/50s
"Not to bad for a 17 year olds tires to get about an inch in the air while leaving your ass at the line."(lets not race topend)

SparkyCat
Jun 26th, 01, 7:11 PM
Thanks guys, I didn't believe him. I think he was trying to impress me with his VAST knowledge http://www.chevelles.com/forum/rolleyes.gif