MADMAC Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 but heres a couple pictures of my SBC 355, 4 bolt main I'm building. I questioned the machinist I've always used because the block didn't seem to be as clean as I thought it should've been. But he assured me he boiled it and everything was fine. He told me "The Man" has been cracking down on him. Now he's gotta use more "friendly" alkaline based baths. But it's a whole lot clener than it was... My first attempt at deburring a block. I got all the major flash off the edges and around the oil boss assembly and ground all numbers off the exterior. Now I just have to wait for the primer to cure and then I'll post pictures of the finished product. (At least as far as paint goes.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Nice start! Im almost as anxious as you to see that thing finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 any engine build is cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heckeng Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 That's pretty cool, grinding off all of the casting flash. Are you going to do that to the heads too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMAC Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 I don't know if I'll end up doing the heads. We'll see whenever I end up getting some new ones. The pair I had were a good cast but they ended up having small cracks , but whenever I get some new ones I'll just have to see how sloppy they are. Even then, I don't know because it took me FOREVER! and I didn't even smooth the whole block. But hey, it's not gonna be a show car or anything.(and like I said no one will ever know but me ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali4nia Monte Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 (and like I said no one will ever know but me ) Â Helloooo.....and all of us! Looks like fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMAC Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 Well of course "the Family" will know! Thats funny... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMAC Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 Here's a few more of my Small block. Â My buddy who took this picture said "the Fonz!" right as he snapped the picture...I couldn't stop laughing! And look! I'm actually smiling... Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Ayyyyy, looking nice! And if your smiling, thats also a good thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Good job Marcello. Keep us posted on the build. Â Wow, you do smile! I figured you had to...hard to laugh with a mad face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN454Monte Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 My hats off to you that's some tedious type work there...with what GM charges for a part these days..well dang it I'm keeping it casting flash and all...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMAC Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Finally done painting. Now for the assembly.(Taking donations for parts... JK) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Gray SS Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 That looks sweet mac!! Give momma a scratch on the head for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMAC Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Thanks Jake!(And no everydody he's not talking about my Mother! He's talking about my dog) I will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Gray SS Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I was wondering if someone would ask... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikstudie Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Mac,looking very nice and sooooooooooooooo pretty too!! Â Keep up the great work!! I love the gold freeze plugs! Â Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 keep it up, your work is great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Keep up the good work! And keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanMonte Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmonte Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 looks good bronze plugs are good for not rotting out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Gray SS Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 How is the assembly going MAC? Any new pics to share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMAC Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 None yet. I'm at a stand still right now, but you guys will be the first to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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