Space City 1982 GP Build

That is a GOOD looking engine! What brand of GM Blue is that?

That's purdy Jared! I think the GM corporate blue is nice, but a pain to keep clean! However, in the event of a leak its way easier to trace than black. Looking good, as you said....it's progress!

Cute vortec dog!

Very nice build.

I too am a fan of the corporate blue. Also for a quick mask you can use grease or flux with a small brush. Coat the parts you don't want painted and once the paint is dry you just wipe off the areas where you applied the grease ( obviously before they are exposed to heat ).

I also found the ceramic paint really bonds after a couple heat and cool cycles. I was lucky enough when I did my cam swap to toss all my painted parts in a makeshift oven at work and its been holding up much better than any engine paint I have used in the past.


They still look just as good now 3 years later albeit not as shiney which is fine by me

The engine is looking great, Jared. I'm glad that you're slowly regaining your strength and able to do smaller tasks without overdoing it. It's easy to get bored sitting around the house knowing you have a list of things that need to be accomplished.