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Old 04-11-2013, 03:39 PM   #126
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Re: Engine compartment transformed in 12 days

Simply awesome! Great attention to detail there Yezzi.
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Old 04-13-2013, 04:42 AM   #127
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As long as its back up for discussion, I'd like to know how the alternator was done. Replaced or painted?
It was replaced.
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Old 04-14-2013, 03:01 PM   #128
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how did you go about this restoring the smog pump? i have mine removed i already did the alternator but i'm scared to crack this smog pump open there could be gaskets that i would then need to replace but I really want to bead blast it how did you go about it? thanks for any help!
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Old 04-15-2013, 12:03 AM   #129
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What is the good looking life expectancy on those painted exhaust manifolds?
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Old 05-23-2013, 11:30 AM   #130
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I read this whole thread yesterday and got pumped up about doing my engine compartment. Got home and popped the hood, seen this and closed it back.....lol. I'll try again next week
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Old 06-04-2013, 08:06 PM   #131
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Re: Engine compartment transformed in 12 days

I just started my engine compartment. I used satin black all around the engine and it looks great. I need to clean my intake manifold and repaint my heads orange. Can I paint them with a brush? I don't see how I would be able to spray them without removing them. I just put in new header gaskets and they finally don't leak so there is no way I am pulling them off anytime soon.

Anyone ever used a brush to paint their heads or block?
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Old 06-04-2013, 08:34 PM   #132
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I just started my engine compartment. I used satin black all around the engine and it looks great. I need to clean my intake manifold and repaint my heads orange. Can I paint them with a brush? I don't see how I would be able to spray them without removing them. I just put in new header gaskets and they finally don't leak so there is no way I am pulling them off anytime soon.

Anyone ever used a brush to paint their heads or block?
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You can spray-paint. Use aluminum foil and blue masking tape, makes it easy to cover most anything pretty quickly and effectively.
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Old 06-04-2013, 08:59 PM   #133
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Hopefully I can start on mine soon.
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Old 08-20-2013, 01:44 PM   #134
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Old 11-26-2013, 12:24 AM   #135
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as stated, use lots of tape, newspaper, plastic wrap and small old towels - to wrap things or cover areas that you can not anything else to work. lots of patience too - be careful of overspray - cover fenders, hood, etc. use old valve covers when painting engine, then install nice finished ones.
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Old 11-26-2013, 02:41 PM   #136
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Dayum is all I can say..
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Old 11-26-2013, 06:21 PM   #137
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Old 02-04-2014, 02:18 PM   #138
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I know people have asked but the Inner Fender area (not the inner wheel well) were they replaced or painted?

I ask because looking at these two pictures the holes look to be a different layout on the inner fender. I think it may just be the angle though.

Thanks and great job!! Looking forward to doing mine!!
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Old 02-04-2014, 03:01 PM   #139
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I know people have asked but the Inner Fender area (not the inner wheel well) were they replaced or painted?

I ask because looking at these two pictures the holes look to be a different layout on the inner fender. I think it may just be the angle though.

Thanks and great job!! Looking forward to doing mine!!
They were just painted
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Old 02-04-2014, 03:58 PM   #140
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They were just painted
Saw this thread because it got bumped up.

Nice job Yezzi

Reading the BlueJ thread now
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Old 02-04-2014, 10:34 PM   #141
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Awesome job. I bought the same under hood insulation,haven't installed it and hate it. Did you find the factory-look molded one?
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Old 03-05-2014, 12:28 PM   #142
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Old 03-06-2014, 12:03 AM   #143
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That's a sweet ride. What is the width of those wheels you're running?
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Old 03-07-2014, 12:05 AM   #144
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What my old wrench called a 'rattle can overhaul'....Sweet. I pick up my new old truck on Monday. Sprucing up underhood will be one of the first things I do....great thread to peruse for tips.
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Old 03-07-2014, 12:17 AM   #145
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So sad you wrecked this truck rip
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Old 03-07-2014, 01:05 AM   #146
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Old 03-08-2014, 08:17 PM   #147
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Yezzi, about the bolts you media blasted and painted with satin diamond clear, how well did that hold up over time? I know you don't have this truck anymore, but wondering if you've done this to one you've kept a while.
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Old 03-13-2014, 08:49 PM   #148
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What grit media did you hit those parts with?
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Old 12-06-2014, 12:48 AM   #150
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Yezzi, about the bolts you media blasted and painted with satin diamond clear, how well did that hold up over time? I know you don't have this truck anymore, but wondering if you've done this to one you've kept a while.
They held up well.
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