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May 11, 2006 | 08:40 PM

ImBatman

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Update pics, Engine starts this weekend...I hope..

Only thing not shown is the Dewitt radiator with dual spals.

May 11, 2006 | 08:43 PM

kdf1986

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WOW....thats all I can say.

That is going to be one sweet looking engine when it gets finished.

kdf

May 11, 2006 | 08:44 PM

kdf1986

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I went back to look at the photos again. What are the three gauges near the master cylinder.

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May 11, 2006 | 08:49 PM

ImBatman

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KDF,

Thanks for the comments the WOW factor is what I am looking for.

I am not ready to put the center dash back together yet but I needed to be able to monitor ol pressure and water temp during cam breakin. At first it was going to be temporary but now that they are mounted I kinda like em. Hope to post more pics later this weekend.

Thanks
Wade

May 11, 2006 | 09:20 PM

TonySinclair

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Wow!

Musta been one big ***** shoehorn you used to get that motor in.

May 11, 2006 | 09:30 PM

Eddie 70

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Wade your car has had me watching for a long time now. Are you going to be making a video too?

May 11, 2006 | 11:56 PM

DMONSVETTE

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Very nice looking setup! Thanks for sharing the pics.

May 12, 2006 | 12:42 AM

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Here's a Beer to ya!! Good luck, happy cruizin.

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May 12, 2006 | 12:46 AM

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Wow looks

Wasn't that just a frame sitting in the drive way a while back

May 12, 2006 | 02:23 AM

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Muddywaters

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Great job Wade

... Looks like a ton of fun...

Enjoy!!!

May 12, 2006 | 07:50 AM

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SHRKATTK

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Dude, that thing is pure evil! I like it, I like it alot.

May 12, 2006 | 08:06 AM

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danboback

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Chrome bumpers....check
Big Block......check
Side Pipes.......check

Thats a combo for one sweet ride!

May 12, 2006 | 08:26 AM

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Looks great! Good luck to you, I really like the valve covers! Keep us posted. I started my transplant in January and just got it right Tuesday. ( I hope)

May 12, 2006 | 08:38 AM

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It's been a long time coming. Almost as long as mine.

You'll have a big grin when you hear that baby sing for the first time.

My suggestions prior to firing:

- make sure the fuel bowls are filled, dump about 1/4 cup of fuel into the carb right before startup.
- don't use coolant for the initial startup...use water and
- double check you distributor orientation & plug wire routing.

Keep us posted.

May 12, 2006 | 08:45 AM

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ImBatman

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Thanks for all the comments guys. I do hope to take some video this weekend of it actually running. Six years has been a loooonnnnnggggg time.

Wade

May 12, 2006 | 08:46 AM

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CheezMoe

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Lookin good!!....but whats with the purple water pump????

Nice homemade work bench too! I built one just like it!

May 12, 2006 | 08:48 AM

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ImBatman

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jughead

It's been a long time coming. Almost as long as mine.

Keep us posted.

Thanks for the tips Len. How can I prime the fuel bowls? The water instead of coolant is a definate. I hate the smell of coolant so last thing I want to do is clean it up off the floor.

Thanks
Wade