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re: 1973 Chevelle Malibu Engine Rebuild (pics 56k no)
![]() that's where the battery box was after we scrubbed it. ![]() A shot of the engine bay facing forward. ![]() ![]() ![]() So yeah, comments/opinions. We're still cleaning it, we just bought a buttload of paint today to paint up some of the components of the engine compartment like the brake booster/master cylinder etc.. We I took out the A/C condenser today because we don't use the A/C pump anymore, it's really going to improve the airflow to the radiator. Things left to do to the car: Finish cleaning the engine bay Paint the engine bay Assemble engine Hook up tranny to engine Drill new holes to fit the 700R4 tranny under car Install B&M megashifter Clean up/sand rust spots on car Repaint rust spots Reposition back seat Fix power to the right front seat Lay new carpet in the trunk That's about it, soon we'll have the beast running. Next week my dad's not busy at all in the daytime so we're going to be 100% on the car till it's done More pics to follow within the next few days/week. |
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re: 1973 Chevelle Malibu Engine Rebuild (pics 56k no)
Looks like you are making a lot of progress.Looking good!
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re: 1973 Chevelle Malibu Engine Rebuild (pics 56k no)
Thanks, yeah it is coming along pretty well. We have all the engine parts here except for the roller rockers and pushrods.
Today we're going to clean out the engine bay for the final time and start painting parts. |
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re: 1973 Chevelle Malibu Engine Rebuild (pics 56k no)
nice, keep up the good work. because if u start slacing then it wont get done on time like u want it
later, Dan |
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re: 1973 Chevelle Malibu Engine Rebuild (pics 56k no)
See how the trunk is, we were thinking of doing that up but we weren't sure.
It's just the clear coat that's fading and I've heard that you can buff it and it'll look better. Any comments on that? |
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Looks good!
If you got the the time and money shave the door handles or maybe just the back ones, and remove the ding bumper this will make the side look less broke up,less going on.Are you going to use the air? if not get a non air cover for the heater core cover on the fire wall , this will give you the space to get to your header bolts spark plugs, and you get rid of that butt ugly thing hanging off the fire wall.
Last edited by stinkydidit : 01-08-2006 at 08:17 AM. |
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re: 1973 Chevelle Malibu Engine Rebuild (pics 56k no)
Ahhh , the excitement of your first car,, You and your dad are doing a great job , and having a good time doing it too,, isn't it great to do these things with your dad? the car is really looking good, since this is a old thread from this summer,, you probably have it running by now maybe, ahh ,, just one other question tho,,, does your mom know that you guys are using her dish towels in the garage??? I always get in trouble for that,,
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re: 1973 Chevelle Malibu Engine Rebuild (pics 56k no)
I like the looks of the valve covers, air cleaner, etc. I like those Thorley Tri-Y headers, have them on my El Camino.
Just a tip, when installing the ceramic-coated headers, I tape them up with duct tape (very thick), so I don't nick them during the install, then peel the tape off afterward. I do inside, outside, and under. Looking good! |
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