I'd paint them too look original. I like the look of a painted y-block that's accessorized with alum.valve covers,headders,chrome breathers and the belt pullys,fan etc. can be any color you want and the list can go on and on.I think the y-block is one of the most beautiful engines out there and there gonna look great any way you fix' um up.

-Gary Burnette-

Charlie. You’d paint those heads? As if having a Y wasn’t sleeper ennough? But that’s what’s being asked here so keep those preferences coming.[/quote]



You know, I didn't think about that but yeah. I guess I'd have to.

That way I can tell people I beat them with a stock-headed Y. Hehe. I don't think I could ever fall to that level.

I don't like shiny stuff. Most of those aluminum heads with the smooth ends are shiny.


Lawrenceville, GA

I'd prefer the rough casting.

  Dennis in Lititz PA

Charlie.  You’d paint those heads?  As if having a Y wasn’t sleeper ennough?  But that’s what’s being asked here so keep those preferences coming.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Hey, what casting number would it have?



ECZ-X

Best regards,



Paul Menten

Meridian, Idaho

Smooth for me. I would leave it unpainted. But I can see the case for a rough casting.

Best regards,



Paul Menten

Meridian, Idaho

I'm ok with the stock looking casting, I'm for the sleeper look as well BUT will take whatever I can get as long as it works.If it's slick I guess a little bead blasting can rough it up a bit.

-Gary Burnette-

The smooth look would be my choice, if I paid all that money when the bonnet went up I'd want everbody to know they where there!!!

Pete, one of the Aussie mob. Beechworth, Victoria60 F100 Panel Van, Y-block. 65 Galaxie Country Sedan 390

I'm a sleeper kind of guy. I'd go for the ones that appear stock over smooth ones.


Lawrenceville, GA

I'm with you on the smooth, Ted.

Jim (site owner)
'56 Club Sedan - Ted Eaton built 429 hp '292/318, '54 Sunliner - stock '302