jft69z Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Yeah, if you're planning to properly address it in a few months anyways, it's not a terrible plan to at least let you enjoy the rest of the summer. Like Dennis said, just keep an eye out for leaks and fluid levels. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Auto Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 I kinda like the " I actually drive my car" look you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crom Cruach Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Andy's Auto said: I kinda like the " I actually drive my car" look you have. Haha thanks Andy, it's 'authentic'! Soon to be tidied up a bit though, just a little less rust and I'll be happy. Folks, is it possible to replace the freeze plugs without pulling the block? Can I remove the motor mounts one side at a time and get at the side ones? How about the back? I'm changing trans fluid & gaskets anyway maybe the time to get at them? Also, would you go poly or rubber for replacement motor mounts? Do I have the early style "tall and narrow" mounts? 1972 sbc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Hey Paul, You actually have to separate the engine and transmission and remove the flywheel to get at the frost plugs at the back of the block. It's just easier to do them all at once when you rebuild the engine. As for the motor mounts, that's a matter of personal preference, but going to the poly mounts will send more engine vibration into the frame. Poly is more for racing when you're trying to get every foot pound of torque to the ground. Stick with the rubber would be my advice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 This was my engine 2 years ago today. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Has it gotten any bigger with age ??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 13 minutes ago, Scott S. said: Has it gotten any bigger with age ??? No, but I think I have. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crom Cruach Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 15 minutes ago, Canuck said: This was my engine 2 years ago today. Love it. I have a new water pump - is there any wisdom in painting before it goes on? Should I paint behind it (looks painted already). Also, what paint did you use for the black engine parts - pulleys, brackets etc. I have an acrylic enamel 80% gloss and I hope it’s tough enough. I have 30% gloss polyurethane enamel for the chassis parts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crom Cruach Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 some painted bits. I’m painting the power steering assembly too, it’s not easy to clean. Carb off next then I’ll really go after the engine 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 17 minutes ago, Crom Cruach said: Love it. I have a new water pump - is there any wisdom in painting before it goes on? Should I paint behind it (looks painted already). Also, what paint did you use for the black engine parts - pulleys, brackets etc. I have an acrylic enamel 80% gloss and I hope it’s tough enough. I have 30% gloss polyurethane enamel for the chassis parts. I typically will paint the water pump first since there are some angles that are hard to get to after it is on the engine. I just used semi gloss black spray paint for the brackets, pulleys, etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 On 7/18/2022 at 12:27 PM, Canuck said: No, but I think I have. Is that why the wife keeps you in the garage and only lets you out on weekends ??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crom Cruach Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 Got the engine bay and some of the chassis parts sanded, primed and painted. I used POR-15 for parts I couldn’t remove enough rust from, and zinc 182 primer on bare metal and over some existing paint. Final coat in 30% gloss urethane enamel. Just 1k in a rattle can. Pretty Pleased with the result! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Looks great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Looking good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 That's a lot of newspaper !!! Hope you read the "funnies" first..... lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Looks really nice. Keep up the good work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Looks fantastic. You are doing a great job !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Paul looks awesome!!! Can't wait to see it finished!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crom Cruach Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 3.5 acres of newspaper later, I got to use the VHT Chevy orange paint on the block. Very satisfying stage. A few more bits to paint then it’s time to put it all back together 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Looks good. On another note, where are you getting, what did you call it? NEWSPAPER. LOL. I didn’t think anyone even got them anymore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crom Cruach Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Dtret said: Looks good. On another note, where are you getting, what did you call it? NEWSPAPER. LOL. I didn’t think anyone even got them anymore. Haha my pops still reads the paper every day. A lot of people still read them here. Handy for painting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Looks real good Paul!!! Don't know what the weather is like over there, but to me you should be out and about when you can. Alot of work for the summer!!??? As far as the newspapers go, a lot of people here still get them. Every other Wed is paper recycling day, so i would borrow from neighbors if i had to!!! lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crom Cruach Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 Thanks Willie. When I got the radiator re-cored I thought it’s just a few more parts to remove / snowball! We have 90 degrees here today, unusually hot for august, great weather for painting. Nearly ready to start assembling, can’t wait to drive her again 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Looks good dude! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Looks Great Paul!!1 Keep it up so you can have some drive time soon!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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