Started Cali 2 engine detail
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Le Mans Master
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Started Cali 2 engine detail
this is usually the worst part, reversing 36 years of neglect and Bubba's "quick fix's". I had a bitch of a time getting a grip on the rear socket on the Harrison overfill bottle mount, damn near impossible but it's looking good.
This is what I have to compare to, my last ride God rest her sole.
Well anyway here's how far I got.
These shined up real nice.
The goal is to grind/ polish that tank out to the same shine you see on the billet pulley or the intake on the Cali-1 picture above. I got all the blocked taped off and on the 3rd coat of Chevy orange. Should complete by Wednesday minus the headers, ordering some ceramic coated Hookers later this week.
This is what I have to compare to, my last ride God rest her sole.
Well anyway here's how far I got.
These shined up real nice.
The goal is to grind/ polish that tank out to the same shine you see on the billet pulley or the intake on the Cali-1 picture above. I got all the blocked taped off and on the 3rd coat of Chevy orange. Should complete by Wednesday minus the headers, ordering some ceramic coated Hookers later this week.
Racer
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From: Ann Arbor MI
Re: Started Cali 2 engine detail (Cali,68,L-79)
Man, you are going full force. I wish I had half of your ambition. Keep up the great work.
Is that a 327 in the vette? If so, that is a great small block. Gotta love the 327 c.i.
Is that a 327 in the vette? If so, that is a great small block. Gotta love the 327 c.i.
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Re: Started Cali 2 engine detail (1971Ultra)
Those aluminum fill tanks polish up quite nicely. I worked mine up pretty good when I first installed it. You will have that car will be looking great in no time. :thumbs:
Safety Car
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Re: Started Cali 2 engine detail (Cali,68,L-79)
Looks great David. I have not figured out why GM designed the earlier radiator set-ups with the fill tank on the fender wall and no outlet that we are all used to on the radiator itself. My '71 has the same set-up.
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Le Mans Master
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Re: Started Cali 2 engine detail (Winging It)
Looks great David. I have not figured out why GM designed the earlier radiator set-ups with the fill tank on the fender wall and no outlet that we are all used to on the radiator itself. My '71 has the same set-up.
:cheers:
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Re: Started Cali 2 engine detail (Cali,68,L-79)
David,
I spent the last few days detailing my '71 as I have it for sale as you probably know. I'm one of those who will not sell a car to someone without taking my time to do the things to make them glad they purchased it. I even went as far as putting in new spark plugs that were only 300 miles old. Actually.... I only did it because I wanted assurances in my own mind that the carb I installed was burning them right. They all looked great.... even the one I broke. :yesnod:
Do you get an extra star at 2500 posts? I'm gonna find out before I head to bed.
I spent the last few days detailing my '71 as I have it for sale as you probably know. I'm one of those who will not sell a car to someone without taking my time to do the things to make them glad they purchased it. I even went as far as putting in new spark plugs that were only 300 miles old. Actually.... I only did it because I wanted assurances in my own mind that the carb I installed was burning them right. They all looked great.... even the one I broke. :yesnod:
Do you get an extra star at 2500 posts? I'm gonna find out before I head to bed.
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St. Jude Donor '09
Re: Started Cali 2 engine detail (Winging It)
Nice start Dave. :thumbs:
I guess this means your all moved in, and the wife turned you loose in the garage.....I was waiting for these pics. :cool:
I guess this means your all moved in, and the wife turned you loose in the garage.....I was waiting for these pics. :cool:
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