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- Looks like with a little elbow grease (well, ALOT actually;)) looks like I WILL be able to have an OG patina finish .... - - http://i45.tinypic.com/o0cuht.jpg - http://i48.tinypic.com/2eelumf.jpg - This rear corner, looks like someone randomly experimented with blue ... - http://i49.tinypic.com/3446xrq.jpg - and some tan/brown... - http://i49.tinypic.com/24xqsdg.jpg - But ultimately.... - - http://i48.tinypic.com/1769fb.jpg - - (notice the drip mark trail coming off the trim ... must of been all the washington rain ??) |
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Also, another big thanks to CaptainFab, for coming thru with some 292 perches...even thru in some new fasteners, which I wasnt expecting !!
Thanks Cap !!! http://i49.tinypic.com/jfbwqq.jpg Now, if I could just get my ESP working again, so I can plan on packages coming when the wife is not home ... Would make life so much calmer .. |
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Have your packages mailed using my name and tell her your collecting stuff to eventually be shipped to me. Put them on yoiur truck as a test fit for me and paint them so they'll be preserved before going to the rusty North. We then loose contact because I`ve moved and VOILA you get to keep the parts! You can blame me for the entire situation.
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Time for a little update ... Little is better than none ;)
- - My kids, and my buddy worked on it Friday night.... - - http://i46.tinypic.com/2unvnue.jpg - http://i45.tinypic.com/35avza0.jpg - http://i46.tinypic.com/x0vbm1.jpg - http://i47.tinypic.com/2rr5oyc.jpg - http://i47.tinypic.com/2qurbc5.jpg - http://i46.tinypic.com/1olhqo.jpg - - |
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- http://i47.tinypic.com/vhyjp4.jpg - This will be one of first area I will repair, once it's running: - http://i47.tinypic.com/28lx6df.jpg - Man, was it HOT in the garage.....;) - http://i45.tinypic.com/n5g3kj.jpg - |
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I managed to sell the OG 4-speed (without shifter) for $100 on CL...
A customer needed a flange made out of 1/2" plate, for a 280Z ... Which gained me another $50 ..... - http://i49.tinypic.com/2pr9yjc.jpg - This scored me a Clip off a 78 !! No money outta pocket is sooo nice... - - http://i49.tinypic.com/2ll13t3.jpg - http://i46.tinypic.com/15oa2o4.jpg - http://i47.tinypic.com/2sbpvlz.jpg - http://i45.tinypic.com/1e3p6b.jpg - http://i47.tinypic.com/2a9ya0m.jpg - - The guy wanted $50 for the crossmember, and $125 for the PS box and pump.....I would of spent some time at P n P hand wrenching a crossmember off, considering the entire suspension would have to be removed, and would still been charged at least $50... So he gave it all to me for $150 :metal: |
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Moving on to the 292 ....
- - Removed some externals, and brought them to the shop for some cabinet time... - - http://i45.tinypic.com/15qq1rk.jpg - http://i45.tinypic.com/2i20emb.jpg - http://i50.tinypic.com/feoq4j.jpg - http://i46.tinypic.com/x4i2yu.jpg - Looks like this engine was on the verge of an attack...:lol: - http://i45.tinypic.com/dlp5sg.jpg - http://i47.tinypic.com/1zydkt2.jpg - http://i50.tinypic.com/j8dxzm.jpg - http://i45.tinypic.com/2u8ldex.jpg - http://i46.tinypic.com/29cs553.jpg - |
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NOW FOR SOME BAD NEWS ......:sumo:
- - Before I resealed the engine, I went ahead and ran a compression test on it...which resulted in some LOW numbers.... - - http://i49.tinypic.com/25a2dt1.jpg - - Compression is at about HALF of what it should be.....Well, this will definately slow the engine "detailing" down a bit... :lol: - - Gonna weld a air fitting to an old spark plug and perform a leak down, but Im sure it will recieve a full overhaul.... |
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Great looking burb John! That sucks about the compression results.
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Ya.... the engine is the original from my '63 C-10.
Even thought the compression is low, it was pretty close thru all six....Thus it gave it a decent idle. I never drove the truck because the Powerglide was bad. So I pulled it out, and it sat untill I decided to use it as a temporary powerplant for the Burb. Well, now I'm gonna have to build it. Regardless, it'll wind up back in the truck someday. - - My buddy hooked me up with this too .... - - http://i45.tinypic.com/j90pir.jpg |
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not sure if you have tried or not but u might soak those cylinders in marval mystery oil.. could just have some rings sticking
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Well, gonna drop oil in cylinders, and recheck....then go from there.
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If you can get some Kroil to put down the cylinders. Soak them for about an hour, spin the engine over and soak again until the next day. Do this again the second day and on the third day spin it over and then check compression. If it's stuck rings the Kroil will free them up. At least it has for me a few times.
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Good score on the front clip....no spindles or control arms though?
Too bad about the compression on the 292. Hopefully it is just a stuck ring or two, and you can get them freed up. Too bad you're so far away. I have a neighbor that has a nice running '72 350/TH350 for reasonable. |
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Hey Captain.....
I have the a-arms already.... New bushings in boxes, as well as 88-98 BJ's. Also, a machinist buddy is making up some collars (as we speak) to weld in the LCA's. Left over slindles are on the shelf as well from a lowering job. Just gonna need some loaded calipers, hoses, bearings, and tierods and I should be good to go ! Posted via Mobile Device |
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Today I pressure washed the engine, after soaking with Oven Cleaner (works better than degreaser, btw) .... Then pulled it apart.
- - No sludge what so ever on head or in crankcase/pan. Lots of carbon, probably when the carb lost its main jet (see C-10 thread) and was running super rich, which probably washed the cylinder walls. Anyway, the pistons are ALREADY .060 OVER , so hopefully they are straight... You can still see the hone marks, and there is no ridge...bearings are near perfect. So, once I remove the crank (balancer puller is at shop) my machine shop is gonna mic everything, and go from there....Plan is to re-ring at minimum. An engine kit with pistons is relatively cheap, so if I go there, itll be flat tops at least. |
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So you're using the '73+ C10 LCA's?
Post some pics when you get them done. |
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oven cleaner huh will it be ok if I use it while the engine is still in the truck?
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just remember that oven cleaner is lye. if you are worried about anything(corrosive) wash it down with vinegar and then water after.
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Yeap, for sure.
Especially on the alum. I've heard people using it on frames as well too. |
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Yes I am .... Post pics ..... Do you really need to ask ?? ;) |
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