Sorry to hear about your health problems, you are doing an awesome job on that engine...if there are metal parts you are not intending to paint there is a clear engine paint that I have used on the water pump and it kept the cast metal looking new
Thanks Steve. I always appreciate the kind words and the tips. I had read about clear engine paint yellowing with time. I'm guessing you haven't experienced that. I have a can of that Shark Hide metal sealant but have yet to use any of it. I'm not under the impression that stuff is a permanent solution.
I am a little late to the party on the WC T5 conversation. I had a '91 Z28 back around 2007/08 and that thing had a very warmed up TPI 305 (ported heads, intake, big roller cam, headers, yada yada yada) and it had torque for days; felt like a strong 350. Anyway, that trans was original to the car and had a lot of miles on it, and worked flawless in daily driver and auto-x applications. It did get a little notchy in -20*C weather. I ran Mobil 1 synthetic ATF in it. The Z28 had a 3.08 posi diff in it, FWIW.
Thanks Mike. I appreciate that anecdote. It makes me feel even better about the T5 being able to survive in my cruiser.
Any progress is good progress. Glad to hear you're doing better, if even it's only slight.
Thanks man. I feel about the best I have since I went in for surgery. Still don't have all my strength back but getting there.
Jared,
I'm glad to hear that you're doing better after that string of health issues. Hopefully you'll soon be back on your car. It's gotta be difficult knowing you have all this work waiting in the wings, but don't have the gumption to proceed....plus your dad's car is next in line.
I like the vintage Texas tag. I have a small white Texas tag that says "JACK" on it. It came with an old MG that I bought many years ago. It's amazing the things you hold on to over time.
Thanks Jack. You know, when I didn't feel well, I had no interest in working on it. Now that I'm feeling better, I'm ready to get back on it. Dad's car will be getting the Saturdays though.
I'm pretty happy with the vintage Texas tags. The rear plate still has the 82 stickers on it. When I unloaded the car off of the 18 wheeler, I literally got pulled over for no plates here in my subdivision just taking the car for a spin around the block. When I bought the plates, I just wanted some plates. Now I think I will stay with them and run them.
Good to hear you're feeling better Jared, that was quite a string of health issues. The wife had plantar fasciitis quite a few years back...not fun. Nice to see you making some progress, even a little is steps closer to the end!
Thanks Kevin. I wouldn't wish that Plantar Fasciitis on my worst enemy.
Thanks for taking the time to take all the pictures and the wright up.
Every time I look at your progress it gives me some more inspiration to tackle my project.
You're welcome. Thanks for the positive feedback and interest in my build.