Well it has came time to pull the engine and paint the engine bay.The salt in michigan has rusted everything.sitting for 3 years hasnt helped either. All the rust has been cut out now and i will be fixed.Here are some pics of what it looks like.Check out the huge hole in the driver side wheel well.
Should I paint it orange or black? Im thinking black with orange block and intake.

 

I think the contrast between a black engine bay and orange block would look great. It'd make the engine stand out when you pop the hood. Not to mention any chrome you might put under there will be that much more noticable.

 

Agreed, black underhood would be a nice contrast.

 

my 95 is yellow and i left the engine bay black. looks good and easier to clean imo.

 

go with the stone on this one. Paint it black.

 

Use POR15

 

I thought that would have been a good idea, but after research it reacts with uv lighting.

 

How often does your hood stay up in your car where that would be a problem?

 

you would be fine...por 15 is only affected by constant exposure. if it would make you feel better though you could use por 15 then a top coat.

 

I've never messed with por15.Ive cut all the rust out and sandblasted all the surface rust.After I finish welding the patch panels in I'll Spray epoxy primer and then just base coat clear coat .Looks like im going with back.I'll post pics up as soon as get some more time away from work. Thanks for the sugg.

 

Then once its all done, buy a cheap beater to make it through the winter

 

Paint it black.....and is that a rust hole I see over by where the ABS block well...was?

Edit: saw original post... Damn my project has been sitting for awhile too hope I dont find anything like that....I do live in NY So its totally possible

 

Yeah That rust hole was pretty sick.I went to a local junk yard and took out that whole section for ten bucks and welded it in.I'm painting it right now getting ready to spray the clear.I'll have pics later tonight.

Moshbmx1 As far as getting a beater for the winter I wouldn't even drive the car without it being painted under the hood let alone drive the car in the winter.I LIVE IN MICHIGAN.lol. I wish the kid who had it before me would of taken that advice.