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Mostly finished engine bay...

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Mostly finished engine bay...

Posted: 8/20/12 11:49pmMessage 1 of 16
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daveo76
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Vette(s): 1976 Silver/Firethorn. L48, 4spd. Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.
Highlights my air cleaner compromise - shorter height but still allows me to use 12" dia. with top plate from '73-'75.  





 

1976 Silver/Firethorn.  L48, 4spd.  Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.
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Re: Mostly finished engine bay...

Posted: 8/21/12 2:55amMessage 2 of 16
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hmel '74
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Vette(s): 1974 mille miglia red with oxblood interior 355ci, 320hp
That really pops!  Very nice.

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Re: Mostly finished engine bay...

Posted: 8/21/12 5:52amMessage 3 of 16
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Vette(s): 1979 Corvette Coupe Corvette Light Blue Midnight Blue interior Mirrored Glass T-tops
Looking good!
 
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Re: Mostly finished engine bay...

Posted: 8/21/12 6:02amMessage 4 of 16
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
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That is SHARP!!! Cool

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Re: Mostly finished engine bay...

Posted: 8/21/12 9:59amMessage 5 of 16
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Vette(s): 74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles, all original; paint, interior, engine, split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
WOW... thanks for pic.
gives me something to shoot for.

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all original; paint, interior, engine,
split  bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
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Re: Mostly finished engine bay...

Posted: 8/21/12 10:10amMessage 6 of 16
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Vette(s): 76, L48, 4spd & 09, LS3, 6spd
Very nice work Clap - got any easy tips for the rest of us?

 

 

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Re: Mostly finished engine bay...

Posted: 8/21/12 10:34amMessage 7 of 16
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Willis76 said: Very nice work Clap - got any easy tips for the rest of us?

Yeah...PAY someone else to do it!!! LOL Detail like that is time consuming. I pulled my engine/trans out to do it, and it don't look that good!!

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Posted: 8/21/12 11:13amMessage 8 of 16
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Re: Mostly finished engine bay...

Posted: 8/21/12 11:40amMessage 9 of 16
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Dave, keep up the good work................looks greatThumbs UpThumbs UpThumbs Up

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Re: Mostly finished engine bay...

Posted: 8/21/12 6:49pmMessage 10 of 16
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Very Clean and nice good job.

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