1966 Plymouth Valiant V-100 Commando V8

Yes, the engine has been out of the car. My Dad did the top end on it back in 89/90 time frame. As for the engine bay being black, I guess that's when it was done.

Upon thinking about it, the engine did not come out of the car. I remember that the heads and intake were taken off with the block still in the car. Either way, that had to be when the engine bay was painted black