'65 Chevy Bel Air Wagon

[BossHogg69]

I had a few cans of VHT 'cast iron grey' left over from another project, so that's what she got hit with, instead of the usual Chevy Orange. Fel-Pro oil pan gasket, timing cover gasket set, Fel-Pro rear main seal, new Water pump & wp gaskets (old one was super corroded inside) & new Carter fuel pump - I bumped the motor into the crossmember on the way out and bent the inlet tube on the other one - oops!

This motor was pretty grimy on the bottom. I pressure washed underneath after soaking it in degreaser before pulling it, but it was a bit of a chore getting all the gunk off without making a huge mess in the shop and on the driveway in front of the shop.

The oil pan rail was pretty wavy, which is why it was leaking - I got after it with a body hammer and dolly and smoothed it out a fair amount. If it leaks, I'll be back to buying kitty litter!

btw - old cork gaskets that were slathered in 'high-tack' gasket adhesive ON BOTH SIDES (!!!!) are a PITA to scrape off...