Some updates:
Bottom end just about complete here:
Putting on the upgraded Pacalloy (720# open) springs:
Manifold gaskets glued in place and trimmed to fit each port:
Had the modified valvecovers (and timing cover - see the next picture) anodized a dark grey, and 2 sets of caps for the oil holes anodized black. Lots of prep work yielded a primo finish on both:
Almost buttoned up here - still working on the intake manifold:
I had the manifold clear anodized then Teflon sealed for very good anti-corrosion properties, but castings (I was warned on this) come out of andozing looking flat and crappy. In my case it looked on the outside like I left the manifold outside for about 5 years. So I masked off the inside (which came out fine), beadblasted the exterior again and am going to clear (low gloss) powdercoat the manifold top and edges.
Lots of new build pictures at my site: http://home.mindspring.com/~jim_fisk/thegreyghost/
Jim
Bottom end just about complete here:
Putting on the upgraded Pacalloy (720# open) springs:
Manifold gaskets glued in place and trimmed to fit each port:
Had the modified valvecovers (and timing cover - see the next picture) anodized a dark grey, and 2 sets of caps for the oil holes anodized black. Lots of prep work yielded a primo finish on both:
Almost buttoned up here - still working on the intake manifold:
I had the manifold clear anodized then Teflon sealed for very good anti-corrosion properties, but castings (I was warned on this) come out of andozing looking flat and crappy. In my case it looked on the outside like I left the manifold outside for about 5 years. So I masked off the inside (which came out fine), beadblasted the exterior again and am going to clear (low gloss) powdercoat the manifold top and edges.
Lots of new build pictures at my site: http://home.mindspring.com/~jim_fisk/thegreyghost/
Jim
