Waiting for the brown truck.
11-02-2016, 06:01 AM
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Waiting for the brown truck.
It's just a couple of days before the parts get here for the rebuild of the engine to be completed. I have honed and cleaned up the block getting it ready. I ordered everything from LS6 oil pump to the LS7 clutch, piston rings and bearings, timing chain, and I mean everything!
Cannot wait till the UPS truck drops all the new parts on the shop floor. I even bought a new 20 gallon parts washer to make the job easier. I must say that clean up using the Harbour Freight water based degreaser is much better than I imagined. I can't believe I didn't buy one long ago.
Just another week or so before I get to drive it again.
Cannot wait till the UPS truck drops all the new parts on the shop floor. I even bought a new 20 gallon parts washer to make the job easier. I must say that clean up using the Harbour Freight water based degreaser is much better than I imagined. I can't believe I didn't buy one long ago.
Just another week or so before I get to drive it again.
11-02-2016, 06:05 AM
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I know its been a long wait for you....also know you will keep us in the loop with posts and PIC's. That bad boy will be as good a new (before engine blew) or better.
P.S. Harbor Freight has a ton of items that are affordable..I go there at least once a month.
P.S. Harbor Freight has a ton of items that are affordable..I go there at least once a month.
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11-02-2016, 09:35 AM
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Part of loving owning a Vette to me is working on it also. Have fun Rick, and the countdown to the key turn is on !
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11-02-2016, 09:36 AM
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Good luck in getting it all out back together. I'm sure you can't wait to get the car back on the road.
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11-02-2016, 11:13 AM
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11-02-2016, 04:45 PM
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would be nice to see some of your harbor freight goodies
I am ordering a harbor freight polishing tumbler to polish rusted bolts and small parts , would like to see that 20 gallon parts cleaner
I am ordering a harbor freight polishing tumbler to polish rusted bolts and small parts , would like to see that 20 gallon parts cleaner
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Looking forward to pictures of the rebuild.
Best of luck Rick.
Best of luck Rick.
11-03-2016, 06:39 AM
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