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Jun 8, 2008 | 04:30 PM

Budman68

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St. Jude Donor '07

1968 Engine Bay Progress Pics

This is how it looked when I purchased it. Had to repair a fuel line before firing it up.

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After a few dollars.

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Added the following.
Air Cleaner
O style Valve covers
Ignition sheild
GM hoses and clamps
Alternator bracket that would work with headers
Plug Wires and heat sheilds
Engine bay wiring harness
Wiper Motor
Wiper Actuator
Vacuum Hoses
Temp Sensor
Vacuum Relays
A-arm splash sheilds
Asst. fittings and bushings

Still need to install the Smog pump and GF 432 Fuel filter for that sleeper look.

I'll probably reinstall the factory exhaust manifolds when the 327 goes back in.

Jun 8, 2008 | 09:41 PM

Poppa Bud

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Looking good

curious about the lower ignition shield, who'nt it work with the headers?

Jun 8, 2008 | 10:09 PM

ChocDog

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Looks great!

What did you use to paint or polish the alternator and shine up the intake manifold? I need to do the same to mine and now's the time since the engine is out of the bay.

Jun 8, 2008 | 10:19 PM

R1234

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Looks good Buddy! Nice valve covers!

Bryan

Jun 8, 2008 | 10:28 PM

Eddie 70

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Nice work Buddy. It is looking really good now. Keep the pics coming. It is good inspiration.

Do you still have the LS Vette or did it get sold?

Jun 8, 2008 | 11:49 PM

Theiskell

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Looks great!! I like the alternator bracket? much better than stock

Jun 9, 2008 | 12:02 AM

eastltd

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Nice Job Bud!

Don't it make you feel good when you take that after picture

Jun 9, 2008 | 12:18 AM

682XLR8

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Looks good

Where did you get the w/w actuator?

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Jun 9, 2008 | 01:29 PM

Budman68

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Originally Posted by Eddie 70

Nice work Buddy. It is looking really good now. Keep the pics coming. It is good inspiration.

Do you still have the LS Vette or did it get sold?

It's sold and gone to Ohio. Missed you at the Forum Cruise this year.

Jun 9, 2008 | 01:31 PM

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Budman68

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Looks good

Where did you get the w/w actuator?

Ecklers, It's suppose to be a 68 early, but they sent a 69 with the screw adapter. I was fine with that as long as it went in and out. I went through three before I received one that worked.

Jun 9, 2008 | 01:32 PM

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Budman68

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Originally Posted by Poppa Bud

Looking good

curious about the lower ignition shield, who'nt it work with the headers?

Probably, I will go back to the full sheild when the new motor goes in.

Jun 9, 2008 | 03:38 PM

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PatsLs1vette

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Buddy it really looks good,BUT it would look alot better with a LSx motor in it

Jun 9, 2008 | 05:19 PM

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Buddy it really looks good,BUT it would look alot better with a LSx motor in it

Thanks Pat. I loved the 78, but I always wanted a bumper car. This car will never be a #'s match car, so you never know what it will progress into. Right now it's just going to be a driver and the occasional cruise show.

You drop that body back on yet?

Jun 9, 2008 | 09:39 PM

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PatsLs1vette

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Not yet got alot to do before it goes back on,need to get cam in, finish fuel lines and pump then ill be onto the body.Not doing body till garage is done ,which there doing the block work tommorrow,nice to see progress finally.