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The mask used on non-painted valve covers and Al intakes engines covered the complete top of engine.
So there could be minor overspray at the front and rear, depending on the mask and the painter. But as Mosport says, there shouldn't be any on the intake sides. I've seen several L78's painted on the intake sides, they are wrong.
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Kurt,
No disrespect but I would like to hear John's take on this. I have inspected MANY survivor LS-6's and the overspray on the intake sides and valve cover lips was very obvious though very faint as well unlike the ends. I am currently restoring an X-drag LS-6 that had all it's original parts pulled off the engine and stored in a box when it was brand new and replaced with racing Day 2 parts. These valve covers clearly showed overspray on them as well as all the bolts and plates under the bolts. I do not believe I photographed them but will double check as the owner provided me with several hundred photos of the car and parts before he shipped the car to me and I think some of them showed it.
Again, I could be totally wrong but my research shows the contrary to the overspray. I would love to hear more about the assembly line procedures and see possible photos. This stuff is priceless and thanks again John.
Rick