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So how did you go about plating. Fully disassemble and batch plate or plate in smaller batches...?

In todays market that is no longer a parts car

He's not using a silicone product but a wax and grease remover. Yes silicone does all kinds of bad things to pretty fresh paint Edit: Unless, I read it wrong...

I thought I should have clarified that after posting. I knew someone would pick that up for me ?

She's a keeper!!

I am betting the valve was leaking. Let's diagnose before you go after the heater core

I understand. They are different tools for different jobs

Well, I like the cars! not that it matters...?

somebody, pull the trigger!!!

Th hardest things about swapping modules tends to be getting the little screws out. how good are you at hiding things from the wife??

But if the headers coated, welding a bung in compromises that...

Plug the line going to the brake booster with a bolt and clamp and see if that symptom stops

If I had to replace a cam, I would never go back stock. Now if I wanted to appear and sound stock, I would just go with a little less aggressive cam I would recheck lash and inspect the lifters. It has a little noise but not terrible. You could always adjust on the tight side of the spec

If it were me and I could make it work, I would use Sean's exhaust. They are works of art and SS. so no rust

@zKars

As a business owner, if I was being endorsed or using the endorsement of somebody convicted of fraud, I would want to be told. If I continue to use them, then that is my prerogative but I would at least like to be made aware of something that might not be readily known.

Or a long sleeve shirt! ?

How did you arrive at 240 grit versus something else?

I would treat it. I think you are likely to need a new roof skin if there is any other pitting. if not, the corners can probably be patched. Rusty metal, ultimately, has to be gotten clean and then I would treat it.

Yes, not good

The fans were painted an ivory white color

That is a good price!

I caught it but let it slide. You've done yeoman's work!

I think the carbs look great! The polished domes don't bother me one bit