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Old 06-07-2004, 06:24 PM
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Talking looks promising

VEEEERY promising. and pretty.
ahhhh.........the wonders of yellow zinc






my engine should look just as good as my dads if not better when we get it back together!
Old 06-07-2004, 06:35 PM
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Looking good. How long until it's back together?
Old 06-07-2004, 06:50 PM
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not sure.
it needs to be soon though.
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<---same boat... Campeck, are you getting the head ported and polished, along with some nice valve work like I am as well? lol....
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well we were going to get it tri cut...and maybe shaved down a little more.
but they had to weld up some corrosion and it came out to 300+ bucks so ill leave out on that till I start to build my +200 hp monster!!
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they dipped it in acid and changed all the guides and seals.and shaved it down about the size of one of your hairs.
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DAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN!! What kinda paint is that again?!
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Looks great! Look forward to seeing the final product
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It's not paint, it's zinc plated
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Ian,

Metal Finishers of Atlanta in Lilburn did the zinc plating. They do awesome work!
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Did they do your valve cover and intake as well? I'd love to have mine done professionally, I don't think I have the patience to do it myself.



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