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Progress report: I took a break from sanding to do some, um, sanding. What kind of psychopath wet sands and polishes his valve covers? This kind... Perfectionism is a disease. I’m leaving these at 90%, good enough :smoke: |
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The eye for detail is a blessing and a curse. Nothing is ever good enough... |
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The firewall and valve covers look great! Keep at it..
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Chris, it's been ages since I've been on here and I have to say it looks great bro, can't wait to see it in person.
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Ok, folks. Need to some honest input, here. My original plan was to do everything under hood in black and orange, like a truck engine, but I kindof accidentally mocked up the engine like a late ‘60s hipo car big block and I also kindof accidentally like it. Thoughts?
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It reminds me of this style, though I’m not sure I’d go so far as to do crossed flags and tonowanda decals.
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Chris, I think the engine looks great. Personally I like some color comtrast, and the only time I do blocks in black is to help hide any leaks :lol:
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I like it, think that it would look good in the truck. I have always liked the hi-po car big block look.
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It looks good like it is, but you know I like the black and orange more. I will say that if you go with it like it is, you better powdercoat that intake an aluminum color because it won't stay pretty very long in the elements. I would seal up those billet valve covers too.
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The plan for the AC compressor is stock-ish location. Need to get the motor back in and see if plan A (Alan Grove with current compressor) will work. I fear it will interfere with the steering rack, so then on to plan B (Dirty Dingo or Holley). If. One of that works, maybe I’ll save my pennies for a Holley mid mount setup or just go ahead and install that rear sliding glass I want :lol: Quote:
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Personally I would like the black and orange, nothing shinin' up the joint. Subtle is sexy.
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I think you hit the nail on the head Chris, I think It's perfect the way it is, I love the orange.
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Looks damn good brother, simple but tuff
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Tough decision...I think either way you go is going to look great....I really like the pics a few posts back!! :cool:
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That's a tough one. I did mine all orange and black and I like it, but I see the muscle car look in the current color scheme you have and it looks nice too. I do agree that you'll need to do something with the aluminum pieces though. You'll be polishing like crazy if you don't. And that intake won't look good for long if it's left bare.
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I had the factory painted steel valve covers chromed because they were: A) Cheap B) I already possessed them C) After comparing to TRUE 70's era BBC chrome v.covers, they were much smoother. I used an Edelbrock TBI intake vs. the cast iron BBC intake w/the TBI adapter & a period correct dual snorkel air cleaner to top it off. I re-routed wiring & other asthetics to appear less electronic. I liked the older look once finished. I also did the 'Built by Chevrolet Tonawanda' v.cover & 454 air cleaner engine displacement decals to finish off the 'look'. The repop decals didn't survive underhood life for long before coming apart & have been removed... |
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Wow! I really like the look now.
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Another variant. Pretty sure the water pump will be orange and the accessories black no matter what else happens...
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