Monteman1971 Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 Looks great Jake..... Love the valve covers....who makes them and how tall are they? Steve Quote
David Mau Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 Very nice, Jake! I'm with Steve on the valve covers, too. Dave Quote
footballubet Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 Looks real nice! I haven't had any issues with my chrome thermostat housing...yet. Can't wait to hear it running! Quote
Shadow Gray SS Posted October 25, 2008 Author Posted October 25, 2008 Should be running today. I feel like I am about seven getting ready to open Christmas presents. Quote
Shadow Gray SS Posted October 25, 2008 Author Posted October 25, 2008 I will get some info on the valve covers hopefully today. Quote
Shadow Gray SS Posted October 25, 2008 Author Posted October 25, 2008 The valve covers are a design that Paul, engine builder, has made as a private label kind of thing. He will have some made if anyone wants them. They will be $169 plus s/h/i. They are standard BBC in size. Quote
Shadow Gray SS Posted October 26, 2008 Author Posted October 26, 2008 Here are some more pics. Did not fire it up today, hopefully tomorrow. Quote
7tonemonte Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 I like the black!! Has a nice clean look to it. Cant wait to see more pics Jake! Quote
Ian Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 Looking good Jake, I may have to think about getting those valve covers. They look sweet! Ian Quote
monte70car Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 am i missing something they look like the org. chrome valve chromes? Quote
Shadow Gray SS Posted October 26, 2008 Author Posted October 26, 2008 They are polished aluminum with nice thick flanges. I found out last night that they can be ball milled and come in talls. Not sure how tall though. I can find out more particulars if anyone is interested. Quote
Shadow Gray SS Posted October 27, 2008 Author Posted October 27, 2008 Well, did not fire today either. Trying to figure out some wiring issues. None of the gauges are working. I thought it was wires, maybe not. I put in new sending units and still nothing. I am going to pick up a 3 gauge pod and see if they will register... Quote
Shadow Gray SS Posted October 28, 2008 Author Posted October 28, 2008 New Eaton 3.42 posi, new axles and all new bearings going in. Should be done tomorrow night... Quote
Shadow Gray SS Posted October 28, 2008 Author Posted October 28, 2008 I think I need some training from Holly on videography. The start-up video, 92MB more running, 18MB new engine old exhaust, 10MB Quote
MADMAC Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Awesome Jake!!! Didn't know you were recording while on the phone; pretty good video for a multitasker Sounds Good. What kind of exhaust you gonna end up running? Or you gonna keep your original stuff? Quote
502ci Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 It's alive... I'm curious also as to what exhaust you have chosen. Bill Quote
Montecruiser Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Thats awesome Jake. Cant wait to see it in person. We should pick up that cruise where we left off when she broke. Let me know when its all done, I'll swing by to see her. Chris Quote
7tonemonte Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Looks like you have been busy there! Looking great Its amazing that the closer you get, the longer the nights get....just keep working for just another hour Quote
Shadow Gray SS Posted October 28, 2008 Author Posted October 28, 2008 The exhaust will be 2.5" aluminized with Flowmaster 40's. The original exhaust is already gone. The previous owner put 2" on her. I also got some SS tips to put on. Quote
Shadow Gray SS Posted October 28, 2008 Author Posted October 28, 2008 Chris, I was thinking not this weekend but the next we could see about the prime rib & going for a little ride. Quote
Shadow Gray SS Posted October 28, 2008 Author Posted October 28, 2008 Tony, not only that but I could not sleep last night. Thinking too much about getting her on the road. Today is going to be verrry looong.... Quote
7tonemonte Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 All the hard work and long hours is worth it, I remember not being able to sleep during some nights thinking of what I had to do to it the next day. I guess there is much worse things that can keep you up at night! Quote
Phil Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 I guess it's okay Jake, I mean if you're the kind of guy that likes really clean and powerful motors. Quote
Shadow Gray SS Posted October 29, 2008 Author Posted October 29, 2008 I guess it's okay Jake, I mean if you're the kind of guy that likes really clean and powerful motors. That would be me Quote
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