Engine Compartment Detailing 101
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YankeeRebel: A sample below of my work on my 68 Stang... I call the 200-1V engine "The Mighty Mighty One-Barrel". Actually, it's really slow but gets 24 mpg!!!! I got the car for $300 back in '92 when it was a total beater... the guy's older sister lost her virginity in it... or so I am told. TMI?
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PS.. I also have this thing against Stant radiator caps. They never belong on well detailed restomods!!!!!!
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PS.. I also have this thing against Stant radiator caps. They never belong on well detailed restomods!!!!!!
Thanks for compiling / posting this!
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One thing I'd add is there are different types of stainless steel hose clamps. Almost all of the ones you buy at an auto parts store have a stainless steel band, but the worm screw is plated steel and will rust.
I recommend you use the clamps that use a stainless steel worm screw as well. They are more expensive, and they're a bit harder to find, but to me anyway, they are worth it.
I recommend you use the clamps that use a stainless steel worm screw as well. They are more expensive, and they're a bit harder to find, but to me anyway, they are worth it.
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You guys are slacking. Anyone notice that this is a Chevy?
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Yet again, another great post. Props to your HIO! Great work again!
This will definitely come in handy when I re-do my engine bay because it's currently full of dirt, straw, gravel and a boat-load of grease, still from the P.O. The interior was just as bad. Ashtray was over-flowing. Yuk!
This will definitely come in handy when I re-do my engine bay because it's currently full of dirt, straw, gravel and a boat-load of grease, still from the P.O. The interior was just as bad. Ashtray was over-flowing. Yuk!
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I am going to try to sand and paint my inner fenders and radiator support tomorrow, weather permitting. I want it nice and clean when I put it back to the new 351 windsor. Been a long time since I had a nice shiny engine compartment.
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One thing I'd add is there are different types of stainless steel hose clamps. Almost all of the ones you buy at an auto parts store have a stainless steel band, but the worm screw is plated steel and will rust.
I recommend you use the clamps that use a stainless steel worm screw as well. They are more expensive, and they're a bit harder to find, but to me anyway, they are worth it.
I recommend you use the clamps that use a stainless steel worm screw as well. They are more expensive, and they're a bit harder to find, but to me anyway, they are worth it.
All the chrome and flashy paint blinded me and no one noticed the engine. In summary, the image is proof you CAN polish a turd!!!!!
Yet again, another great post. Props to your HIO! Great work again!
This will definitely come in handy when I re-do my engine bay because it's currently full of dirt, straw, gravel and a boat-load of grease, still from the P.O. The interior was just as bad. Ashtray was over-flowing. Yuk!
I'm working on another DIY post so stay tuned!!!
Do not try. Do!
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Hiosilver, That FE engine compartment that you posted is the best I remember seeing in a truck in a long time. It's very tasteful with lots of attention to detail. I must be getting old because those pictures excited me more than a play boy.
The guy who did that compartment has run FE's for a while. Notice the use of cast iron manifolds as opposed to headers, the use of studs on the top side of the manifolds, and the heat shields. That engine compartment is my idea of perfect.
The guy who did that compartment has run FE's for a while. Notice the use of cast iron manifolds as opposed to headers, the use of studs on the top side of the manifolds, and the heat shields. That engine compartment is my idea of perfect.
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That pic was taken at a GoodGuys show in Pleasanton, CA. The grass oughtta be perfect given the cost of admission !!!
I share the same thoughts (except for the Playboy thing 
). The engine detailing is super simple and super clean. It goes to show how bling, chrome, and a bunch of googaws (like neon lights or skull everywhere) aren't necessary.
Yep, the heat shields are typically long gone. The owner appears to have been very methodical in his approach.
). The engine detailing is super simple and super clean. It goes to show how bling, chrome, and a bunch of googaws (like neon lights or skull everywhere) aren't necessary.Yep, the heat shields are typically long gone. The owner appears to have been very methodical in his approach.
