Engine Bay Body Color

[65Rob]

I'm going to be painting my engine bay body color and was wondering what you guys that have done that did with the sub frame, rad support, etc.. Body color or black? Any pictures would be appreciated

 

[2+2GT]

Here's one:

 

[65Rob]

I thought about leaving it the stock black but to me it looks so plain and it's not a stock restoration anyway, mild restomod. I want to paint it the same color as the body (red) but don't know where to draw the line, just inner fenders and firewall or all the other bits too, sub frame, etc.? I was thinking black for the sub frame but red for the rad support? Stock would be so much easier if I could talk myself into it

 

[2+2GT]

The trouble with body-color radiator support is you can see it through the grille.

 

[65Rob]

That's a good point, that may not look good at all. So really just the inner fenders and firewall should get body color paint, everything else black make sense. Trying to sort out as many details I can before I get to that stage.

Thanks

 

[zookeeper]

I kinda like the white (on my car) showing through the grill, personally I think it adds a more detailed look. It's also not like it's a glaring thing anyway that instantly catches your eye.

 

[iskwezm]

heres my core support and a little of the firewall
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[65Rob]

Thanks for the pictures. So you both painted the core support body color, did you keep the sub frame black?

 

[zookeeper]

I found an inconspicuous place to separate the colors, then shot the subframe matte black afterwards.

 

[demon rowley]

As mine is a resto mod I dragged to colour into the bay. Some colours don't work, I suppose it's trial and error and personal taste.

 

[65Rob]

Thanks, those are great pictures, that really helps. I think having the core support body color as well makes the engine bay look way better. The only down side may be the view through the grill but I don't think it's that bad, may even end up liking it.

 

[bikefreak600]

i am media blasting my shell and painting the entire body shell same color. frame rails, inner wheel wells, floors, interior bracing everything will get a treatment of highland green. paying attention to deal makes the end result that much better... plus imo flat black looks tacky

 

[iskwezm]

my frame rails and the engine mounts area is gloss black, mainly becasue i can touch up easier then the 3 stage color i have

 

[bikefreak600]

my frame rails and the engine mounts area is gloss black, mainly becasue i can touch up easier then the 3 stage color i have

your car looks awesome, i would be proud of that. great work

 

[65Rob]

All the cars you guys posted pictures of look fantastic, I don't know if mine will end up quite that nice but I usually do pretty good for an old guy

 

[iskwezm]

your car looks awesome, i would be proud of that. great work

Thanks,
I see you have a Weiand blower.My buddy is close to getting one for his car with a 347.How do you like it? You have any pics you can send me?