New MSD distributor and accessories arrived – will go on engine tomorrow.
May 11, 2014 Update – Engine
Intake manifold after media blasting with glass beads:
Three coats of Clear:
Oil Pan – 3 coats primer and 3 coats Chevy Orange paint:
Cover:
Engine – prepping for new paint:
Three coats primer and 3 coats Chevy Orange
Next week will be mounting the engine to the engine run stand…
May 6, 2014 Update
Used my blast cabinet for the first time to blast the engine oil pan and a cover. I used glass beads for the media. Next will be the intake manifold.
Apr 28, 2014 Update
Received my 11″ Aluminum Bell Housing for the engine run stand. Found on eBay.
Also started painting the Engine Run Stand with some Zero-Rust…
Also ordered a new Cam to put in the engine… Still have some more painting to do, but it is too cold for that now – even with the heated garage as I have to turn off the heater when painting.
Apr 22, 2014 Update
Bought topper for the truck. I stumbled on the ad on CraigsList and got it for only $50!
Apr 19, 2014 Update
I got the trans hump patch installed today. Used some metal adhesive and sheet metal screws. Saved a lot of time compared to if I had to weld it! So far happy with the results.
Also have some spark plug wires, gauges, and misc parts for the engine run stand…
Apr 6, 2014 Update – subframe
Getting the itch do get the subframe painted and the car primed… Decided to power wash the subframe… Still need to go over it with a wire wheel & cleaner, then can start to paint it…
No engine work this weekend – planning to work on the engine next Sunday…
Mar 31, 2014 Update
Receive my transmission tunnel patch to use as a template for where to place the patch… I lined up the body lines in the floor…
Had to remove the brace…
Placed it to line up where it needed to go.
Made some reference lines and took some key measurements… Ignoring the outside black line…
Need to clean the edges and put some weld-through primer on then decide on welding or using some body adhesive…
Mar 26, 2014 Update
Received my hood & fender today…
Mar 23, 2014 Update
Worked on the build stand today… Most of the welding is complete:
Neighbor had to get in the picture…