Painted My Engine

gh5168 · August 31st, 2009, 09:55 PM

Ok I have now painted my engine. I know that I probably should have painted the harmonic balancer black. I used POR 15 for both the engine and the frame and also put front disc brakes on it also

gh5168 · August 31st, 2009, 09:58 PM

more pictures

Dan Wirth · September 1st, 2009, 12:26 AM

Looks great! The first chance I get (if my engine gets pulled) is to paint it. Gold was the original color used for the 57 Olds to celebrate their 50th anniversary. A great color for any year!
Nice job.
Dan

Bluevista · September 1st, 2009, 03:16 AM

Real nice Job.

The balancer is supposed to be gold isn't it?
Wouldn't it be a little tough to see the timing mark with a black one?

The pulleys are black.

Lady72nRob71 · September 1st, 2009, 06:34 AM

Looks great!
I will be doing this little project next year...
How many cans of paint did you use? What kind of brush? Any other special prepping or did you just follow the can directions?
Did you do the oil pan?
Nice!!

Jamesbo · September 1st, 2009, 06:41 AM

Very nice

I've got this on my To Do list for my Vista.

I've got a few questions.

After you pulled the engine. Where did you paint it. i.e. Did you roll it out side to clean and the paint it outside or did you make a mini paint booth out of a car board box and paint it in your garage.

As room is allways a factor to me. Did you push the car out of the garage or push the engine out of the garage to make sure your car didn't end up Gold?

Olds64 · September 1st, 2009, 06:51 AM

Looks good. Since you painted the harmonic balancer and timing tab gold you can use a small paint brush and paint the timing tab marks and the harmonic balancer timing mark black. This will show up easier under a timing mark. I painted the marks on my tab and balancer white since the timing tab and harmonic balancer were black. It works well. Much better than stock.

gh5168 · September 1st, 2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady72nRob71

Looks great!
I will be doing this little project next year...
How many cans of paint did you use? What kind of brush? Any other special prepping or did you just follow the can directions?
Did you do the oil pan?
Nice!!

thanks Rob. I used one pint can and used my spray gun. What I did was to use a cleaner degreaser that I bought from home depot and mixed it with hot soapy water. I actually used a scotch bright pad. I then used my pressure washer, Yes I did paint the oil pan also and I used the same product for it to clean it.

gh5168 · September 1st, 2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamesbo

Very nice

I've got this on my To Do list for my Vista.

I've got a few questions.

After you pulled the engine. Where did you paint it. i.e. Did you roll it out side to clean and the paint it outside or did you make a mini paint booth out of a car board box and paint it in your garage.

As room is allways a factor to me. Did you push the car out of the garage or push the engine out of the garage to make sure your car didn't end up Gold?

I did push the engine out of the garage to clean it,but I painted it in the garage. There was very little mist from the paint,but I did cover the car in plastic. I didn't think I really needed to have covered the car because there is primer on it and I will be wet sanding it anyhow.I was really surprise that the pint can was enough,but it was

Nilsson · September 1st, 2009, 11:18 AM

Gold finger would be proud, looks real nice good job. Nothing like popping the hood a seeing a nice clean engine and no chrome except for may be a air cleaner housing.

Dan Wirth · September 6th, 2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Wirth

Looks great! The first chance I get (if my engine gets pulled) is to paint it. Gold was the original color used for the 57 Olds to celebrate their 50th anniversary. A great color for any year!
Nice job.
Dan

I need to correct myself. In 1957, it was Olds 60th anniversary. The engine was painted Gold for this year and the car was also called "Golden Rocket".

citcapp · September 6th, 2009, 11:18 AM

The 57 gold is a different color then the later gold. Dull and more brown in the color

Dan Wirth · September 6th, 2009, 12:31 PM

Do you know the reason behind the gold paint and why they called the 57' car a "Golden Rocket"?? I like the gold color of Gary's engine...

citcapp · September 6th, 2009, 03:10 PM

I find many references to the term "Golden Rocket" starting in 1956. There was a Olds concept car in 1956 called the Golden Rocket. In 1957 there are adds showing the J2 Convertibles, Hardtops, and wagons in gold color and they were all called golden rockets. I have been trying to unravel this mystery myself and still not sure of its origins.

Dan Wirth · September 6th, 2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by citcapp

I find many references to the term "Golden Rocket" starting in 1956. There was a Olds concept car in 1956 called the Golden Rocket. In 1957 there are adds showing the J2 Convertibles, Hardtops, and wagons in gold color and they were all called golden rockets. I have been trying to unravel this mystery myself and still not sure of its origins.

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In the 1957 Shop Manual the engine photos also shows "Golden Rocket". The 57 year is the only year I'm aware of that Olds painted their engines gold (although they may have done this in 58 as well, not sure...).

Here is a quote from The Encyclopedia of American Cars: "Both 88 lines [in 1957] were titled Golden Rocket (after a 1956 show car) to mark Oldsmobile 50th anniversary". Well, we already know that if Olds was around since 1897, this encyclopedia is off. (conflicting info). If this was Olds' 50 year anniversary, I'm wondering what the 50 years commemorates (it certainly doesn't commemorate the founding of Olds).

gh5168 · September 10th, 2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluevista

Real nice Job.

The balancer is supposed to be gold isn't it?
Wouldn't it be a little tough to see the timing mark with a black one?

The pulleys are black.

I agree with you. that why I like this site.I have gained a lot of knowledge using this site. I decided to paint the timing marks black as Olds 64 suggested.

Olds64 · September 10th, 2009, 01:11 PM

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I decided to paint the timing marks black as Olds 64 suggested.

Oh yeah! I think we all know who the man is.

Oldsguy · September 10th, 2009, 01:26 PM

That is really nice work. You didn't mention what kind of paint that was, acrylic? enamel? I painted my last engine with brush on POR15 enamel. Man that stuff is hard as nails!

gh5168 · September 10th, 2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldsguy

That is really nice work. You didn't mention what kind of paint that was, acrylic? enamel? I painted my last engine with brush on POR15 enamel. Man that stuff is hard as nails!

Thanks OLDSGUY. I did use POR 15 engine paint but I sprayed it on. They advertise that it wont burn off. A one pint can is all that is needed.You are correct that stuff is hard as nails in fact I was not going to do a frame off but then I decided to. I had painted the threads on the front right body bolt and had one heck of a time trying to unbolt it. I had to use a breaker bar. Glad I didnt paint the other side.

Olds64 · September 10th, 2009, 02:08 PM

I've heard the US Army uses POR 15 to coat the abalative armor on the M1A1 Abrams tank. That is what makes it impervious to enemy weapons fire.

September 1st, 2009, 03:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,712	Looking good! Real nice Job. The balancer is supposed to be gold isn't it? Wouldn't it be a little tough to see the timing mark with a black one? The pulleys are black.

September 1st, 2009, 06:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lady72nRob71 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 1,916	Looks great! I will be doing this little project next year... How many cans of paint did you use? What kind of brush? Any other special prepping or did you just follow the can directions? Did you do the oil pan? Nice!! __________________ -Rob Young 1972 Cutlass Supreme Convertible (442 clone) -"Lady" (My mistress...) http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsalbum/sets/ 1986 Cutlass Supreme Coupe - "Pristine" 1978 Ford (Old Faithful) a.k.a. "the Tramp" 1997 Cadillac STS (for sale - too many cars!) 1999 Harley Davidson Sportster - "the Freedom Machine"

September 1st, 2009, 06:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,843	Nice work Very nice I've got this on my To Do list for my Vista. I've got a few questions. After you pulled the engine. Where did you paint it. i.e. Did you roll it out side to clean and the paint it outside or did you make a mini paint booth out of a car board box and paint it in your garage. As room is allways a factor to me. Did you push the car out of the garage or push the engine out of the garage to make sure your car didn't end up Gold? __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

September 1st, 2009, 06:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,281	Looks good. Since you painted the harmonic balancer and timing tab gold you can use a small paint brush and paint the timing tab marks and the harmonic balancer timing mark black. This will show up easier under a timing mark. I painted the marks on my tab and balancer white since the timing tab and harmonic balancer were black. It works well. Much better than stock. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

September 1st, 2009, 11:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
Nilsson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 333	Gold finger would be proud, looks real nice good job. Nothing like popping the hood a seeing a nice clean engine and no chrome except for may be a air cleaner housing. __________________ ___________________________________________ http://motorhead43026.tripod.com/two...vorite_things/ 68 442, original engine and 4-speed transmission (Nasty) 69 Cougar 33,000 original miles (Nice) 2003 Honda Accord boring,anemic,dependable (Ho Hum) "No matter how fast I go, I still can't pass that gas station." "If you are an engineer by trade all things are not black or white, live a little and step into the gray area"

September 1st, 2009, 12:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dan Wirth Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Southwest Posts: 371	Looks great! The first chance I get (if my engine gets pulled) is to paint it. Gold was the original color used for the 57 Olds to celebrate their 50th anniversary. A great color for any year! Nice job. Dan

September 6th, 2009, 11:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,437	The 57 gold is a different color then the later gold. Dull and more brown in the color __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

September 6th, 2009, 12:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dan Wirth Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Southwest Posts: 371	Do you know the reason behind the gold paint and why they called the 57' car a "Golden Rocket"?? I like the gold color of Gary's engine...

September 6th, 2009, 03:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,437	I find many references to the term "Golden Rocket" starting in 1956. There was a Olds concept car in 1956 called the Golden Rocket. In 1957 there are adds showing the J2 Convertibles, Hardtops, and wagons in gold color and they were all called golden rockets. I have been trying to unravel this mystery myself and still not sure of its origins. __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

September 10th, 2009, 01:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	That is really nice work. You didn't mention what kind of paint that was, acrylic? enamel? I painted my last engine with brush on POR15 enamel. Man that stuff is hard as nails! __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

September 10th, 2009, 02:08 PM	#20 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,281	I've heard the US Army uses POR 15 to coat the abalative armor on the M1A1 Abrams tank. That is what makes it impervious to enemy weapons fire. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

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