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Post by bob78cvcc »

The crossmember is ready to go back on. :)
The engine is now back in my garage. :D
I'm going to detail the engine before it goes back in. :)
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Post by islander »

looking very good Bob 8)
Every old car deserves a second chance!

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I can see my reflection in your cross member. :)

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Haha, that thing is SHINY!

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Yep, it sure has a shine to it. Thanks guys! :)
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Detailed the manifold, manifold bracket and heat shield.
Noticed my heater hoses need to be replaced. :)
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Post by Brandon74 »

That's a nice level of gloss on the last piece there. What paint did you use?

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Brandon74 wrote:That's a nice level of gloss on the last piece there. What paint did you use?
Brandon, that's Dupli-Color Engine Enamel Ceramic low gloss black - DE1634. Claims 500 degree protection. They have a higher gloss black if you prefer more shine.

I used high temp VHT flat black ceramic manifold paint on the exhaust manifold which no one will ever see but for these pics. :)
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Started the day finishing the prep work for the install.
Put in the front crossmember and tried to figure out the
best way to attach the chains to the engine & transmission.
It took a while and a whole lot of finess to get the engine back
into the car. That's where this story ends for today. :)
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Bob everything looks like its coming along very nice. :D
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