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Aug 26, 2017 | 10:21 PM

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F2501972

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He did a repaint on the truck sometime in the 80's... So it's not the original paint but it looks way better. Looking forward to posting a pic with the hood on.

Aug 27, 2017 | 10:21 AM

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Don't forget to put in some fuel... just joking, but people have forgotten worse things...

Baja

Or rotor,lol. Been there.

Hope you have better luck with Airtex fuel pumps than I have in the past. I avoid them like the plague.

But a nice looking engine bay!! good work.

Aug 27, 2017 | 10:24 AM

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That's the original paint???? Holy ****! Well done.

Yeah, gotta love that old enamel. I buffed out an original 64 car that color once and it looked like new. I still like enamel paint better than this base/clear crap that's only good for a few short years in the sun.

Aug 27, 2017 | 11:23 AM

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Ok guys... Truck is running

I have what sounds like a slight exhaust leak on #5 where the header mounts up. So much wind from the fan I can not tell, but I can hear it. I used header gaskets that come apart becuase that was all I could find. So it was 8 different gaskets.

Does anyone know where I can buy a better header to head gasket? Thxs!

Aug 27, 2017 | 01:57 PM

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I never had much luck with gaskets, especially the laminated ones. I eventually quit using them on the FE engines and just used high heat silicon instead.

Aug 28, 2017 | 11:42 AM

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Freightrain

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On my '69, I just put a new set of Hooker headers on it. I used the laminated FelPro gaskets with a touch of red silicone on each side to glue them tight.

Nice and quiet.

https://www.summitracing.com/search/...-size/6-4l-390

Outstanding work on the paint!

Aug 28, 2017 | 04:13 PM

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I suggest "Stage 8" brand locking header bolts. In the past I had them on two different vehicles. Years later when I sold them, both vehicles still had their Original header gaskets on.

Aug 31, 2017 | 12:27 AM

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I suggest "Stage 8" brand locking header bolts. In the past I had them on two different vehicles. Years later when I sold them, both vehicles still had their Original header gaskets on.

Thanks Jeff,

I'll do a search for those.

Here are the header gaskets I ordered. Will install this weekned.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rfl-3008

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Aug 31, 2017 | 12:47 AM

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Drove the truck over to show my grandmother. Lights on the truck are off (in the pic) but it looks like the right turn signal is winking. ;-) A wink from above... I would like to see him (my Grandfather) smile about his truck.

Aug 31, 2017 | 12:44 PM

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Thanks Jeff,

I'll do a search for those.

Here are the header gaskets I ordered. Will install this weekned.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rfl-3008

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Prolly too late now but I'd bet Summit carries the Stage 8 bolts also.
I think that's Cool you took it to her......and Grandpa above. Funny thing is, I wink with my right eye as well.

Aug 31, 2017 | 04:04 PM

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Nice thought, to take it over to your grandmother... bet she appreciated it...

Baja

Aug 31, 2017 | 10:09 PM

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So, did you guys pick up on the fact that I put the engine in but still had to put headers on? Well yesterday the light came on in my head. I had to pull the engine out to drop the passerger side header in and for that matter the drivers side. So today I removed what was installed, pulled the engine and dropped it back it. Bolted the bell housing back on. And as you can see the left side is on. Starter is back on as well.