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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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I am almost finished with my rebuild. Am I the only one that gets really nervious the first time you turn the key after do engine work? I should be able to start it next weekend so I have al week to think about it

What I've done:
- new engine (ZZ4 shortblock - edelbrock intake)
- new wiring under hood and I cleand/re-painted every nut and bolt
- new suspension (all bushings, shock, ball joints, etc...)
- took apart the rearend and cleaned everything real good than reassembled

Where I am now:




I hope it all works since it was stripped to the frame and build ground up.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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Lookin' good!!!

Yeah, I get a little nervous restarting after a teardow. Actually, I did some valve spring work on my car this weekend and haven't restarted.(fingers crossed).
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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Looks CLEAN!
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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Engine is lookin good

Nice you took the time to clean up the engine compartment... good luck on startup.

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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 85WHITEZ51
Am I the only one that gets really nervious the first time you turn the key after do engine work?
Nope....went through that just last month
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 12:25 AM
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I think you goofed up. It's too pretty to drive now.
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 08:03 AM
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Very,Very,Very Nice!! I just went through the same thing a couple of months ago. Keep us posted.
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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Looks great!!! Love the valve covers!

Im always nervous when starting something up after major work.

Good Luck!!
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