Re: 76 GMC build
 

has anyone sandblasted a set of aluminum valve covers. these are pitted and the pitting want sand out. I think I'm going to try and sandblast them and then clear coat with some engine clear coat.

Re: 76 GMC build
 

I sandblast'd the valve cover's and air filter cover's on my MonteCarlo, I piant'd mine but if ya rub em out a little befor ya clear em they outa look good .

Re: 76 GMC build
 

I thought I would give a fast update , The engine is done and ready to set in the frame , I will try to get some photos today.
sorry for no updates I've had a lot going on but back on track on.

Re: 76 GMC build
 

here's a few shots of the engine I took today, I still have a few more parts to bolt on but its getting there. thanks for looking, I hope to have the trans and engine in the frame this weekend. :gmc2:

Re: 76 GMC build
 

here's a few more photo's of the frame and engine

Re: 76 GMC build
 

a few more of the engine and display sign

Re: 76 GMC build
 

I took the frame and engine to a show just to see what people thought about the truck. I got in the top 20 and every one like the frame/ engine.
But I saw I needed to make a few changes So I got a new Holley carb, new fuel line, and paint a set of valve covers, I'm still going to paint the shocks cause the yellow dont match any thing on the frame.


Let me know what you think about the engine.

Re: 76 GMC build
 

:gmc2: a few more photo's of the engine


Thanks

Re: 76 GMC build
 

Looks great!

Re: 76 GMC build
 

Thanks , That means alot.

It's taking longer to build the truck than I want it to but when it's done It will be done the way I want it.

Re: 76 GMC build
 

sweet

Re: 76 GMC build
 

Man, you're going all out on this. Looks really nice with a lot of attention to detail.

Re: 76 GMC build
 

Thanks I'm building the truck in memory of my Grandpa, So I want to truck right when I get done with it. I want drive the truck much it's going to be for show's.

Re: 76 GMC build
 

Your doing a great job. Your grandpa would be proud. I am doing up a 76 for the same reason. Eventually, I hope mind will be as clean as yours is.

Thanks for the insparation.:metal:

Re: 76 GMC build
 

Thanks , its took a lot of time. But one day it will be done.

Re: 76 GMC build
 

nice job on everything , I like it

Re: 76 GMC build
 

Thanks

Re: 76 GMC build
 

Lots of little stuff seems to pop up in a build (or in life to take time away from the actual build) but there isn't a member on this board that wouldn't love to own your truck --- it looks AWESOME!!!

Re: 76 GMC build
 

Thanks , I'm glad you like the truck..