Ryan,
Amt or Mpc sidebox pix where not always accurate, the engine block & components should be painted semi-gloss black, valve covers & TPI intake manifold should be flat silver (dull aluminium), as for the transmission should also be flat silver.
Chevy engine red was phased out on chevy engine blocks in the late 70's switching to light blue, then ongoing in the 80's to semi gloss black to standerized GM engine paint color to all divisions.
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