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Apr 10, 2007 | 09:28 AM

#41

S489

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Thanks all, really appreciate nice comments: i thought it might not be "customized" enough . . .
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Apr 10, 2007 | 11:57 AM

#42

VCuomo

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Here are a few pics of the engine bay in my '72:

Apr 10, 2007 | 12:02 PM

#43

OregonVette80

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This was last summer.
Simple. Effective & to the point.

It has been changed over the winter $$$ but, I'll need to take new pics.

Apr 10, 2007 | 01:49 PM

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mdarney

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engine compartment minus air filter and dist. cover

Apr 10, 2007 | 05:28 PM

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74batmobile

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anyone?

Apr 10, 2007 | 05:29 PM

#46

74batmobile

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 74batmobile

HEy quick question what kinda paint did u guys use to paint the firewall. would the Dupli-color engine paint work on the this? is 500 degrees ok or would i need the 1500 degree one?

anyone know about this?

Apr 10, 2007 | 05:40 PM

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yellow 72

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Any good paint will do, no need for heat paint on the firewall and engine bay. I used satin black Krylon...

Apr 10, 2007 | 05:48 PM

#48

74batmobile

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did you have to pull the peices out or did u just paint it in the car?

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Apr 10, 2007 | 06:54 PM

#49

VCuomo

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I didn't use any special paint on my firewall either - just regular paint from the local auto paint shop. I painted mine with an empty engine bay - makes things much easier (and you can paint any area you want, even back in the tranny tunnel).

Apr 10, 2007 | 07:29 PM

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VCuomo, that engine kicks a$$

where did you get that dual fuel inlet-gauge combo?

Apr 10, 2007 | 08:24 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 74batmobile

HEy quick question what kinda paint did u guys use to paint the firewall. would the Dupli-color engine paint work on the this? is 500 degrees ok or would i need the 1500 degree one?

I'm sure any good one would do. I went with the Dup 500 because it has ceramic particles in it that supposed to disburse heat better & it's oil and gas resistant. It also has an ez touch valve so it sprays perfect. You would only need 1500 for headers.............

Apr 10, 2007 | 09:12 PM

#52

VCuomo

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Rab16 - Thanks!

The fuel rail is an off-the-shelf Edelbrock part with a Holley gauge.

Last edited by VCuomo; Apr 10, 2007 at 09:16 PM.

Apr 10, 2007 | 11:37 PM

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pef427

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VCuomo,
Without a doubt, the nicest I've seen!
-Patrick

Apr 10, 2007 | 11:45 PM

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cherrybombc3

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Apr 11, 2007 | 01:29 AM

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69 N.O.X. RATT

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Lots of nice stuff !!
Here is mine, 454 with a 400 shot....soon to be a 555.

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Apr 11, 2007 | 04:01 AM

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74batmobile

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so you think i should get the engine steamed before doin the paiting?

Apr 11, 2007 | 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 69 N.O.X. RATT

Lots of nice stuff !!
Here is mine, 454 with a 400 shot....soon to be a 555.

Looks fast sitting still. Wish I could make a pass in it!!!

Apr 11, 2007 | 09:02 AM

#58

litevette

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Originally Posted by cherrybombc3

Cool valve covers and breather. If someone had an egg crate car (say a '72) those would go well with it. NICELY DONE!

Apr 11, 2007 | 09:05 AM

#59

jetdoc

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Man I can't believe you ruined a "correct" Vette with that crap. Its not factory so you might as well just burn it.

. Sorry brother, after our last thread on the "factory" subject I couldn't help myself...your engine of course ROCKS!!!

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Originally Posted by SEVNT6

Chrome and gloss black are not correct but it's what I LIKE....

Apr 11, 2007 | 09:37 AM

#60

Jims79

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I like all those custom motor bays...

here's mine, spring plans are for a new set of heads & clean & paint more of the bay. I put a 2.5 inch K&N filter on for clearance.

Last edited by Jims79; Apr 11, 2007 at 09:40 AM.

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