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Wed May 06, 2009 9:52 pm

just a few engine pics.

mocking it up.

fitting the tin.

case cleaned, decked and ready to go.

just waiting on a few parts.

Wed May 06, 2009 10:47 pm

T-dogg Sterns, preppin' the canvas..... that tin is fitting those intakes like a glove....nice work.

The crow flies at midnight on those parts....on their way.

Wed May 06, 2009 11:51 pm

Blimey!!

You seem to be going at quite a pace - you're putting me to shame :(

What carb kit are you using there?

Keep up the inspirational work.

Cheers,

Dave

Thu May 07, 2009 12:20 am

bally wrote: Blimey!!

You seem to be going at quite a pace - you're putting me to shame :(

What carb kit are you using there?

Keep up the inspirational work.

Cheers,

Dave

Thanks Dave.
Yes, trying to orchestrate this entire car in a couple-few months is proving to be no joke. Time commitment just getting things organized and timed right, and then making them happen has definitely made me question going for it or not in short order (runnin' all over the place, on the phone and internet all day long). Already falling a tad behind schedule so we'll see how it goes.

There is no way it will get done without the help of some close friends who are obviously already on top of it with me. The fun is definitely in the journey and I look forward to late nights in the garage with the fellas over the next few weeks if ye 'ol day job (or ye 'ol lady, t-ball, swimming lessons, etc....) doesn't put a stop to it...... countless hours of BSing and tossing around ideas, and now slowly bringing the vision to life with some friends is what it's all about......

Oh, and that's an Okrasa Kit on there.

Thu May 07, 2009 8:10 am

handle your shit homie
looks dope

Thu May 07, 2009 9:46 am

ismael wrote: handle your shit homie
looks dope

x2 8)

Thu May 07, 2009 11:00 am

Yustrn wrote: If you guys need any sheet metal let me know, my fabricator is always parting out cars and normally has some nice Rust Free California metal laying around at reasonable prices.

Can you find me a driver's side reinforcement panel, the one that goes in between the door and the front crossmember? The rust has gotten to the bottom of mine and ate it away. I'm doing a resto on a 69 'vert.

Thu May 07, 2009 11:58 am

tony3 wrote: just a few engine pics.

mocking it up.

fitting the tin.

case cleaned, decked and ready to go.

just waiting on a few parts.

Goddam son. That case is looking like new :shock:
Can't wait to see it all finished with the special trinkets mounted :wink:
Nice job on the fan shroud too! Saw it at Juans.

Hey A-trizz, that rear seat bottom will be finished this afternoon. It's looking nice broham. I'll bring it over tonight so it can be coated.

Thu May 07, 2009 12:11 pm

Rich's 50 wrote: ismael wrote: handle your shit homie
looks dope

x2 8)

Thanks fellas.

and shoooooot, just an attempt to keep pace....ain't shit compared to what some of y'all are into. nothing but a muggle right here.......just a student of the game.

Fri May 08, 2009 4:05 am

The Okrassa kit is looking sweet - I'm going downt he Judson route myself and really looking forward to it (but have a year to wait realistically)

Dave

Fri May 08, 2009 6:03 am

How did you clean the case?

Fri May 08, 2009 8:09 am

Icy wrote: How did you clean the case?

X2

Fri May 08, 2009 10:19 am

I took it to Jerry @ Northwest Connecting Rod here in Seattle. He washed it like 3 times and soda blasted it??? (I think). I can't remember exactly what he blasted it with, but I know he washed it multiple times. That case didn't even need an align bore....it is good to go @ standard.....lucked out on that. Anyhow, I think they did a great job on the case.

I can find out more details on his exact process if you'd like.....

Fri May 08, 2009 10:40 am

a-train wrote: I took it to Jerry @ Northwest Connecting Rod here in Seattle. He washed it like 3 times and soda blasted it??? (I think). I can't remember exactly what he blasted it with, but I know he washed it multiple times. That case didn't even need an align bore....it is good to go @ standard.....lucked out on that. Anyhow, I think they did a great job on the case.

I can find out more details on his exact process if you'd like.....

I'm always one who is eager to learn, so why not? I've heard mixed reviews on soda blasting a case with people saying the soda ash will clog the passageways. I'm certain that would be due to not ensuring a thorough washing and cleaning.

Fri May 08, 2009 11:27 am

Yea case came out sweet, almost looks like paint.

Fri May 08, 2009 3:48 pm

I like the way the case came out....very nice. I am going to look into that since I will be rebuilding my engine soon..Nice work and look forward to more pics...Kyle mr rhd

Fri May 08, 2009 8:31 pm

A little work on the back seat bottom. Replaced the front facing, and wood. Fixed a few bends. Now off to get powdercoated.

Mon May 11, 2009 3:57 pm

a-train wrote:
I've seen all this chrome a few days ago and my eyes still hurt! Damn looks good!!

Nice meeting you, Allen and Tony! Keep up the awesome work on the vert and see you guys at the Classic! 8)

Mon May 11, 2009 8:26 pm

Kai, very nice meeting you as well. Great hanging out the other night and looking forward to seeing you at the Classic.

It'd be nice if this vert could join us.....we'll have to wait and see....in the meantime we'll keep plugging away.....

safe travels on your trip.....

Mon May 11, 2009 8:40 pm

Rich's 50 wrote: ismael wrote: handle your shit homie
looks dope

x2 8)

Rich, does that vert look familiar?