Polished valve cover with Nicole's letters
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no no, thats not my table. I saw it on line a few years ago and put it the "want to do " folder. Imagine a 5L block all poished...rods and pistons supporting the glass in the same way
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Originally Posted by Vancouver83LTD
how will the lettering/adhesive hold up to the engine heat?
"All our lettering have an industrial 3M backing. The combination of heat and excellent prep results in a very durable bond which will not be affected by normal wear and tear. And yes our tests have shown that they withstand the heat of the engine quite well."
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Damn Tony,
And I was thinking, ok, here's a guy that has really trained his wife to appreciate the finer things in life. Why go to pottery barn when you can build your own furniture!!!
One of my Dad's buddies (really into cars) built a wine rack out of a Jag V-12 engine block.
He took the block, Painted it green, took a nice piece of oak and rowtered Jaguar into the wood. Allen bolted it where the intake was. Did a nice oak base where the flyweel would be, stood it up and made a wine rack out of it.
It was so friggen cool that I've always wanted to do one out of the 928 Block.
Still working on my wife for that one!
And I was thinking, ok, here's a guy that has really trained his wife to appreciate the finer things in life. Why go to pottery barn when you can build your own furniture!!!
One of my Dad's buddies (really into cars) built a wine rack out of a Jag V-12 engine block.
He took the block, Painted it green, took a nice piece of oak and rowtered Jaguar into the wood. Allen bolted it where the intake was. Did a nice oak base where the flyweel would be, stood it up and made a wine rack out of it.
It was so friggen cool that I've always wanted to do one out of the 928 Block.
Still working on my wife for that one!
#25
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Originally Posted by Roger
Aren't the valve covers made of magnesium?
And seem to recall that unlike the 928's magnesium covers, the 4 valve 944s have aluminum covers, which can be used on a 928.
So, does anyone know a good source/vendor for used aluminum covers?
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I've polished magnesium before (for my RC cars). After getting a mirror shine, they would stay that way for about 2 weeks. A film (oxidation) would then develop. If left untouched, it became a flat gray color. The only way I was able to keep the parts from oxidizing was to use a clear coat (paint).
The humidity also palys a big part. If the magnesium get wet or is in a high humid climate, the oxidation process will only accelerate.
Yesterday, I was watching Trucks (on Spike) and they spoke about a treatment for coating bare aluminum. The product is applied using a clean rag. The product keeps the metal oxidation free for 2 years.
The humidity also palys a big part. If the magnesium get wet or is in a high humid climate, the oxidation process will only accelerate.
Yesterday, I was watching Trucks (on Spike) and they spoke about a treatment for coating bare aluminum. The product is applied using a clean rag. The product keeps the metal oxidation free for 2 years.
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Originally Posted by bcdavis
Very nice!
BLING!
The reason he asks about clearcoating, is that polished aluminum oxidizes,
BLING!
The reason he asks about clearcoating, is that polished aluminum oxidizes,
I would definitely clear coat that V/C, i agree.
#30
Originally Posted by Chuck Schreiber
Tony,
Really like what you've done with your formal living room!
Didn't know you were an audiofile too. Very nice stereo there partner!
Really like what you've done with your formal living room!
Didn't know you were an audiofile too. Very nice stereo there partner!
LOL.