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Boardrider52 · 04-22-2003, 10:04 PM

how can i make it look better i'm trying to make it show quality

Blue Beard · 04-22-2003, 10:06 PM

Braid all the hoses....................

*Slams_58* · 04-22-2003, 10:07 PM

i was just gonna say that

Boardrider52 · 04-22-2003, 10:07 PM

i'v got em on order i'm puttin them on next weekend

lngbed71 · 04-22-2003, 10:09 PM

New bolts... manifold, exhaust, water pump etc...

Boardrider52 · 04-22-2003, 10:11 PM

i just replaced the manifold and put hooker headers w/ flowmaster 50's

Longhorn Man · 04-22-2003, 10:11 PM

Try to clean up the wires..the ones going to the A/C, the choke wire...ect. Also, see if you can run the throttle return spring from the carb, back twards the fire wall instead of to the front of the engine. If you don't want to get stainless or chrome bolts, (like the orange one on the dvr side of the intake and the black one on the passneger side) then clean them up and paint them all gloss black.
My eyes keep being drawn to the improper fit of the air filter too.

*Randy70C-10* · 04-22-2003, 10:15 PM

Yeah, you have too many hoses and wires all over the firewall. If you look in the magazines, you won't see that on any featured trucks. Another neat trick is to get the battery out of the engine compartment. I'll be putting mine under the bed.

Boardrider52 · 04-22-2003, 10:17 PM

well which wires could i take out

*Randy70C-10* · 04-22-2003, 10:19 PM

you probably don't want to "take out" any, just re-route them somewhere. I like to route them under the dash, and have them all come out in one inconspicious area somewhere behind the engine.

Boardrider52 · 04-22-2003, 10:26 PM

gotcha and what about the hoses

Boardrider52 · 04-22-2003, 10:27 PM

and do you think i should take my ac out

*rage'nrat638* · 04-22-2003, 10:37 PM

how about you post some bigger pics.

Boardrider52 · 04-22-2003, 11:53 PM

heres a bigger view of the whole engine compartment

dion · 04-23-2003, 12:18 AM

Powder coat the wheel wells, clean up the wires nice and tight, you're taking care of the hoses, paint the fire wall and paint or replace pretty much everything else! You can keep the AC if you put in an aftermarket or restore yours to looking mint condition.

I took my AC out to clean up the "Busyness" of the engine compartment. Most of the show trucks I see have very little in the engine compartment, however, a super clean stock looking engine compartment will get you extra points, but what do I know, I've had 7 beers!

BTW, nice looking engine!

Hooter · 04-23-2003, 01:48 AM

those wheel wells are in dire need of gloss black paint
like mine

smokekiki · 04-23-2003, 08:26 AM

Don't forget to do what I do.Clean it up,take it to the show,and run it in the mud pit.Then you get to spend another week cleaning it again!

Boardrider52 · 04-23-2003, 12:06 PM

thanx guys for all the advice and smokekiki i'v already got it all muddy and i'm still cleanin it off.

cdowns · 04-23-2003, 01:11 PM

doesn't make much sence to dump the a'c if you're goig to use the truck on a regular basis in AZ. you could chrome or powdercoat your brackets paint your master cylinder personally i like stock type hoses if you're doing a basiclly stock truck get stock type clamps, polished stainless or chrome bolts are a must and the suggestions of bundling wires is good, on a street driven truck you need wires to run the accessories but when you run them they should be held in place with clips to maintain an orderly appearance ju8st running from point a to b and letting them lie on valvecovers manifolds etc looks sloppy

04-22-2003, 10:04 PM	#1
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04-22-2003, 10:06 PM	#2
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Braid all the hoses.................... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-22-2003, 10:07 PM	#4
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04-22-2003, 10:09 PM	#5
lngbed71 Nothing fits but the oil Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gaston, Indiana Posts: 424	New bolts... manifold, exhaust, water pump etc... __________________ Land of the free Because of the brave

04-22-2003, 10:11 PM	#6
Boardrider52 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 212	i just replaced the manifold and put hooker headers w/ flowmaster 50's __________________ 72' Jimmy member of Above~n~beyond truck club members.fortunecity.com/aboveandbeyondtrucks

04-22-2003, 10:07 PM	#3
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	i was just gonna say that

04-22-2003, 10:11 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Try to clean up the wires..the ones going to the A/C, the choke wire...ect. Also, see if you can run the throttle return spring from the carb, back twards the fire wall instead of to the front of the engine. If you don't want to get stainless or chrome bolts, (like the orange one on the dvr side of the intake and the black one on the passneger side) then clean them up and paint them all gloss black. My eyes keep being drawn to the improper fit of the air filter too.

04-22-2003, 10:15 PM	#8
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Yeah, you have too many hoses and wires all over the firewall. If you look in the magazines, you won't see that on any featured trucks. Another neat trick is to get the battery out of the engine compartment. I'll be putting mine under the bed.

04-22-2003, 10:17 PM	#9
Boardrider52 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 212	well which wires could i take out __________________ 72' Jimmy member of Above~n~beyond truck club members.fortunecity.com/aboveandbeyondtrucks

04-22-2003, 10:19 PM	#10
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	you probably don't want to "take out" any, just re-route them somewhere. I like to route them under the dash, and have them all come out in one inconspicious area somewhere behind the engine.

04-22-2003, 10:26 PM	#11
Boardrider52 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 212	gotcha and what about the hoses __________________ 72' Jimmy member of Above~n~beyond truck club members.fortunecity.com/aboveandbeyondtrucks

04-22-2003, 10:27 PM	#12
Boardrider52 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 212	and do you think i should take my ac out __________________ 72' Jimmy member of Above~n~beyond truck club members.fortunecity.com/aboveandbeyondtrucks

04-22-2003, 10:37 PM	#13
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	how about you post some bigger pics.

04-22-2003, 11:53 PM	#14
Boardrider52 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 212	heres a bigger view of the whole engine compartment Attached Images __________________ 72' Jimmy member of Above~n~beyond truck club members.fortunecity.com/aboveandbeyondtrucks

04-23-2003, 12:18 AM	#15
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	Powder coat the wheel wells, clean up the wires nice and tight, you're taking care of the hoses, paint the fire wall and paint or replace pretty much everything else! You can keep the AC if you put in an aftermarket or restore yours to looking mint condition. I took my AC out to clean up the "Busyness" of the engine compartment. Most of the show trucks I see have very little in the engine compartment, however, a super clean stock looking engine compartment will get you extra points, but what do I know, I've had 7 beers! BTW, nice looking engine! __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts



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04-23-2003, 01:48 AM	#16
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	those wheel wells are in dire need of gloss black paint like mine Attached Images __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

04-23-2003, 08:26 AM	#17
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Don't forget to do what I do.Clean it up,take it to the show,and run it in the mud pit.Then you get to spend another week cleaning it again! __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

04-23-2003, 12:06 PM	#18
Boardrider52 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 212	thanx guys for all the advice and smokekiki i'v already got it all muddy and i'm still cleanin it off. __________________ 72' Jimmy member of Above~n~beyond truck club members.fortunecity.com/aboveandbeyondtrucks

04-23-2003, 01:11 PM	#19
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	doesn't make much sence to dump the a'c if you're goig to use the truck on a regular basis in AZ. you could chrome or powdercoat your brackets paint your master cylinder personally i like stock type hoses if you're doing a basiclly stock truck get stock type clamps, polished stainless or chrome bolts are a must and the suggestions of bundling wires is good, on a street driven truck you need wires to run the accessories but when you run them they should be held in place with clips to maintain an orderly appearance ju8st running from point a to b and letting them lie on valvecovers manifolds etc looks sloppy __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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