Dad's Engine
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LOL! I think I might be happier with the same color of polka dots on each side. I like symmetry.
Seriously, what did you use to do that? Maybe I could do that in ...... a but more subtle colors?
Seriously, what did you use to do that? Maybe I could do that in ...... a but more subtle colors?
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A free version of Photoshop-like image manipulation tools.
GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program
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A free version of Photoshop-like image manipulation tools.
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So, back to the questions, please.
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Google can bring plenty of answers. It's figuring out which of them are *correct* and *relevent* that can the issue......
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Too true! In order to use Google effectively, one must already have a basic understanding.
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Just a heads up regarding your thermostat housing. The 81's have a taller housing so that the upper radiator hose has clearance. I am not sure if your modified bracket has solved this issue. For a clean look with the stock one, use hex keyed plugs instead of the square protrusion style commonly found.
I tried the 81 bracket with the 70's thermostat housing, and I was quickly frustrated. I am thankful for the part you sent. It has no clearance issues.
I tried the 81 bracket with the 70's thermostat housing, and I was quickly frustrated. I am thankful for the part you sent. It has no clearance issues.
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Ok, the overwhelming choice is for the air cleaner base and snorkels to be black and the brackets to be natural or stamped steel. (My wife and I are in complete agreement.)
Toward that end I brazed the adapter on the other HO snorkel today and blasted both of them as well as the alternator bracket with aluminum oxide, as described in Dad's Air Cleaner. I have lots of bolts and other parts to blast as well over the next few days and then will start powder coating things.
Toward that end I brazed the adapter on the other HO snorkel today and blasted both of them as well as the alternator bracket with aluminum oxide, as described in Dad's Air Cleaner. I have lots of bolts and other parts to blast as well over the next few days and then will start powder coating things.
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Ok, the overwhelming choice is for the air cleaner base and snorkels to be black and the brackets to be natural or stamped steel. (My wife and I are in complete agreement.)
Toward that end I brazed the adapter on the other HO snorkel today and blasted both of them as well as the alternator bracket with aluminum oxide, as described in Dad's Air Cleaner. I have lots of bolts and other parts to blast as well over the next few days and then will start powder coating things.
Toward that end I brazed the adapter on the other HO snorkel today and blasted both of them as well as the alternator bracket with aluminum oxide, as described in Dad's Air Cleaner. I have lots of bolts and other parts to blast as well over the next few days and then will start powder coating things.
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It will be a bit before I tackle the aluminum. Will probably want to do the air cleaner lid, valve covers, alternator, thermostat housing, and power steering bracket in one go. So the timing cover would fit in nicely.
