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10-07-2025, 01:04 AM
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Then, in August of last year (2024), I got a call from my engine guy who said he had some parts and would I like to see them? Uh, yeah, I’ll be right over!! The pictures of the crank, rod and piston were taken in August, but the painted block picture was from December and the partially assembled short block was from January 2025!! I did say it was almost 2 years to get the motor, right??!! But things were looking up!!
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#32
10-07-2025, 01:06 AM
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Donut Derelicts...is so cool! I think we went in your Nova....once? I know we went to the cruise off Seventeenth Ave for sure
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#33
10-07-2025, 01:07 AM
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Sometimes the pride in the car, comes from the details that nobody can see
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#34
10-07-2025, 10:57 AM
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10-07-2025, 08:32 PM
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10-08-2025, 02:43 PM
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#37
10-08-2025, 06:35 PM
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I brought the heads home to check for spark plug clearance. I did need a "special" socket to install them though!! I think the fact that they are angle plug heads helped for spark plug wire routing too. Note that the headers were still not coated at this point. I was thinking of reinstalling the smog pump and tubes into them but then decided not to!!
And I was also able to get some more painting of parts done!! Flywheel was resurfaced and the Centerforce clutch ready to install. And, finally, back at the engine shop, more parts going on the block!!
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#38
Today, 02:16 AM
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Ahhhh, Centerforce clutch.....same brand I used in my Camaro. I've been happy with it. Their instructions are VERY thorough!
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Today, 06:15 PM
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