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Old 10-03-2017, 03:06 PM
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Now things starting to look good







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It's a product called hammerite, I don't have por15 here in Sweden but it's really good, paint over rust, and stays fine for years
How did you apply the paint that it came out so nice?
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It's very thick so i just painted it on with a brush, then it floats out and become a strong glossy finish.
You can get it I a spray can also, I have used a couple of those where it's hard to get paint and in the engine bay
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New Lokar throttle cable, looks and feels great


Starting to look like an engine bay again


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Like it a lot!
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Think I need to rename this thread to complete restoration soon
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Think I need to rename this thread to complete restoration soon
and let us know how the engine runs.
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Dang... That's really nice work on your project! Nice finish work - very sharp.
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Your work looks fantastic - all of it ! I like the "little 'Ray" sitting on the dash for inspiration too !
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Thanks, I'm trying to get everything as nice I can
Now it's starting to look like a engine again

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manual brakes I see! Will you leave them as they are? Do you have any issues with them? I was thinking the next Corvette that I will buy will be all manual no nothing, but I don't hink that is such a good idea.
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Works fine, I have Wilwood calipers in front and new discs also
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Starting to look good now
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Well I'm back at the rear of the car again, got my Spicer u-joints today and got them mounted




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The rear end is almost back together





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Got my new alternator mount

As usual it didn't fit..
Didn't say anywhere when I ordered that it didn't work with the power steering pump..
But i made it fit, alittle work with the grinder and it's there
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Old 10-12-2017, 05:21 PM
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Big day today when I got both my sidepipes connected and bolted on the car
Now I only need to do my inserts in the pipes, and then it's time to start the new engine!
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Making my own sidepipe mufflers, 2.5 inch pipe









Back on the car
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Nice work and attention to detail
what brand is the alt bracket?
Which 396 did you get from Blueprint, keep us posted on your impressions and a sound clip

See you have your electric fan swtich on your waterpump also curious to see at when it comes on vs what your gauge shows.


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