78 not just a quick paint job

[C1CKS]

Now for that dirty engine.................

 

[C1CKS]

Right where to start??? Heads off,inlet manifold off,sump,oil filter,timing chain,cam and then a good clean and de-coke. As the engine was a good runner i decided not to mess with the pistons or crank as there was no scoring in the bores(maybe do the bottom end at a later date)☺

 

[C1CKS]

And to paint....

 

[C1CKS]

New gaskets, timing chain,timing chain cover,cam,oil pump,oil shaft,valve springs,pushrods,head bolts,harmonic balancer,sump,fuel pump,crankshaft pulley,water pump,brackets,power steering pump, alternator,carb,air filter and gilmer pulley set.(just about everything) lol.
Just a quick mockup with alternator,pulley belt, carb and air filter.☺

 

[C1CKS]

So this is what i have done over the start of covid in my free time thus far, just waiting now to get the body off but i need space which i don't have but as soon as i do i will post new pics. Hope everyone has enjoyed what i have done so far ☺

 

[Nick B]

I very much enjoyed reading that lot!

 

[Derek Nicol]

Hope everyone has enjoyed what i have done so far ☺

Im enjoying reading about you doing it while mine remains on the road, yes..
just dont park it next to mine when its done because it will make mine look like an old junker.

 

[C1CKS]

Ok now to start sorting the rear end......

 

[James Vette]

Wow.

 

[Daytona Vette]

so i can lift off the body and crack on ☺

"Crack On" I hope not!

 

[TimP]

This is really interesting to read - great stuff. The engine looks terrific. Keep on with the good work!

 

[C1CKS]

This is really interesting to read - great stuff. The engine looks terrific. Keep on with the good work!

Cheers Tim

 

[Oneball]

Why did you choose that large tooth drive belt? Supercharger?

 

[C1CKS]

Why did you choose that large tooth drive belt? Supercharger?

I wish! lol
No just to give it a more aggressive look under the bonnet although that's what my one mate keeps telling me to do.

 

[Derek Nicol]

I wish! lol
No just to give it a more aggressive look under the bonnet although that's what my one mate keeps telling me to do.

Listen to your mate, hes right..

 

[C1CKS]

Well just finished rebuilding the trailing arms while waiting for room in my shop to still remove the body

 

[richie500]

Why did you choose that large tooth drive belt? Supercharger?

Looks like it sticks out a fair bit, thinking you will be running with an upgraded rad, will it all fit?

 

[C1CKS]

Looks like it sticks out a fair bit, thinking you will be running with an upgraded rad, will it all fit?

Got upgraded ally rad with twin electric fans and will be running engine ice coolant to hopefully keep the temperature down

 

[Mad4slalom]

So this is what i have done over the start of covid in my free time thus far, just waiting now to get the body off but i need space which i don't have but as soon as i do i will post new pics. Hope everyone has enjoyed what i have done so far ☺

Very much so great work

 

[kentvette]

Some of us (OK, probably only me these days it seems!) spend months grovelling around doing jobs like the rear TA's and then along comes someone who does these jobs as though its as simple as changing the batteries in a torch! It makes you sick! Seriously, looks great so far! But I may not read any more, its all too distressing!