Engine number pad painted?

[70 copo]

At the engine Plant Yes, under the paint and yes sometimes visible through the paint depending on how thin the paint was applied. Paint runs and crude stripes were included on the head faces which is a treat if you are stripping original Chevy orange.

Crayon for Suffix was used at Norwood again to identify the engine for build up on the motor line but usage was less consistent if experienced personnel were dressing.

Suffix labels ended the need to do this at the assembly plant.