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ocbaud · 04-19-2004, 07:29 PM

aluminum valve covers are a pain in the arse to keep clean.

that is all.

:p

Tom · 04-19-2004, 07:42 PM

*cough* post whore *cough cough*
:p

ocbaud · 04-19-2004, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tom
*cough* post whore *cough cough*
:p

STFU

i just thougth i would share it with everyone.

bagged81 · 04-19-2004, 07:58 PM

You are loving this motor build up, lol. I dont blame you.

apstguy · 04-19-2004, 08:34 PM

I thought I was bad... are you now in league with Dave?

Low87on20s · 04-19-2004, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ocbaud
aluminum valve covers are a pain in the arse to keep clean.
:p

It's nothing compared to those new aluminum wheels you are going to put on. BTW, when are they going on??

ocbaud · 04-19-2004, 08:50 PM

as soon as i get 2 front tires for them.

gotta spend a hundred or so on my new carb and fuel fittings and new spark plug wires first.

Low87on20s · 04-19-2004, 08:57 PM

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Originally posted by ocbaud
gotta spend a hundred or so.....

I have been there and done that when I was into performance Mustangs.

Your vehicle will now "hundred dollar" you til' death...or until you sell it.

**swervin ervin** · 04-19-2004, 09:21 PM

I second that. Keeping polished stuff clean and shiney is a *****. I have way too much of it. But it does look good when it is clean. Polished aluminum is not for a lazy person for sure.

I also second the hundred dollar you to death statement. Once you start, it seems it never ends.

79Silv4x4 · 04-19-2004, 09:27 PM

7th post down in this thread--hate to say I told you so :-)

Low87on20s · 04-19-2004, 09:29 PM

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Originally posted by swervin ervin
I also second the hundred dollar you to death statement. Once you start, it seems it never ends.

I started with a 1988 Georgia State Patrol Mustang for $3200. After $20,000+ dollars and three seasons of drag racing I was able to sell the car and the trailer for a whopping $10,000!! The car did give me the excitement of a 9.78 quarter mile pass, but now that I think back on this, that $20,000+ could have been put to use for much better purposes!!!!

memories are great....but I could always use the $$$

ocbaud · 04-19-2004, 09:31 PM

yeah, i dont mind the cleaning though. i guess i am kinda like dave. i like all my stuff clean. i think after i get the new carb on and i change the oil in another 150 so miles, i'll polish my valve covers. i've always used mothers mag and alum. polish on my wheels. do you think it would work good on my valve covers too?

Blue Beard · 04-19-2004, 09:34 PM

You guys are working to hard, we use simple green on our bikes and use a leaf blower after washing it to dry.....no problems....

toytruck · 04-19-2004, 11:10 PM

I'm with the Simple Green too. Works great on the motors.

**swervin ervin** · 04-20-2004, 12:00 AM

I ain't putting Simple Green on my expensive polished aluminum stuff.

toytruck · 04-20-2004, 01:09 AM

I do it all the time. Try it.

southernmutt33 · 04-20-2004, 02:30 AM

i like chrome as long as it is on sombody elses stuff......the way i look at it is if you put it on, some dumb azz has to crawl over under an through everything to clean it, of course i could be lazy to.....

Jonboy · 04-20-2004, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Low87on20s

I started with a 1988 Georgia State Patrol Mustang for $3200. After $20,000+ dollars and three seasons of drag racing I was able to sell the car and the trailer for a whopping $10,000!! The car did give me the excitement of a 9.78 quarter mile pass, but now that I think back on this, that $20,000+ could have been put to use for much better purposes!!!!

memories are great....but I could always use the $$$

I hear the best way to make a small fortune in racing is to start with a large one.....

Low87on20s · 04-20-2004, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jonboy
I hear the best way to make a small fortune in racing is to start with a large one.....

You aren't telling me anything that I didn't learn the hard way!!!

Jonboy · 04-20-2004, 10:01 AM

:p

southernmutt33 · 04-20-2004, 10:13 AM

yeah but try to start with little money an see how far ya get.

LOHRTBT · 04-20-2004, 11:56 AM

DONT use simple green on Polished parts...it will discolor. Also be very careful with it straight out of the bottle. It really needs to be diluted to be safer. Its very harsh stuff guys...can damage lots of finishes and dry out hoses and such.

just a word of warning.

oldraven · 04-20-2004, 12:38 PM

Gotcha. Painted valve covers it is. :p

79BIG10 · 04-20-2004, 01:56 PM

Yeah I've learned the hard way. I bought some degreaser and didn't read that it was not for aluminum.

Yeah I had alot of polishing to get done after that. Still don't have everything like it needs to be.

PHOENIX · 04-20-2004, 02:10 PM

Clear powder coat your aluminum covers.

04-19-2004, 07:29 PM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	warning! aluminum valve covers are a pain in the arse to keep clean. that is all. :p

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swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I second that. Keeping polished stuff clean and shiney is a *****. I have way too much of it. But it does look good when it is clean. Polished aluminum is not for a lazy person for sure. I also second the hundred dollar you to death statement. Once you start, it seems it never ends. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

04-19-2004, 08:50 PM	#7
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	as soon as i get 2 front tires for them. gotta spend a hundred or so on my new carb and fuel fittings and new spark plug wires first.

04-19-2004, 09:27 PM	#10
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	7th post down in this thread--hate to say I told you so :-)

04-19-2004, 09:31 PM	#12
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	yeah, i dont mind the cleaning though. i guess i am kinda like dave. i like all my stuff clean. i think after i get the new carb on and i change the oil in another 150 so miles, i'll polish my valve covers. i've always used mothers mag and alum. polish on my wheels. do you think it would work good on my valve covers too?

04-19-2004, 09:34 PM	#13
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	You guys are working to hard, we use simple green on our bikes and use a leaf blower after washing it to dry.....no problems.... __________________ 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

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04-20-2004, 12:00 AM	#15
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I ain't putting Simple Green on my expensive polished aluminum stuff. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

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southernmutt33 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: utard land, known to the rest of the world as utah Posts: 120	yeah but try to start with little money an see how far ya get. __________________ if it aint got 4 wheels an a motor,its now worth talkin about...... if ya cant afford to buy it, then be hillbilly enough to build it, it's cheaper to build it anyway..... be a man, stand up to your women an tell them your the boss, an if she dont like that, then ask her if she needs help around the house... http://public.fotki.com/southernmutt33/ 84 GMC 454, 3/4 soon to be a dually with one ton suspension. 60 1/2, lwb stepside..for sale 98 taurus, ugliest body stlye ford ever built, but dependable family car. 73 vistaliner, cab over, newest toy, reason for turnin 3/4 into 1 ton



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LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	DONT use simple green on Polished parts...it will discolor. Also be very careful with it straight out of the bottle. It really needs to be diluted to be safer. Its very harsh stuff guys...can damage lots of finishes and dry out hoses and such. just a word of warning. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

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