I will be getting a "new" engine block in a few weeks (thanks Joe) and am
considering painting it along with my head and maybe the water pump. I figure
that while the engine is out and being rebuilt I may as well make it look good
at the same time. Is this a good idea or a bad idea? The engine compartment
looks kind of blah, just want to jaz it up a little. Can anyone recommend a
good paint for this as well as anything to watch out for, techniques, etc?
I'm also considering a few chrome accessories like valve cover and oil cooler
hoses. The oil cooler hoses should be available locally, but what about the a
chrome valve cover? Any suggestions? What can I expect to pay? Any other
suggestions on possible improvements in this area?
My wife thinks that I have some kind of a sickness about the car, she may be
right. This whole project started out as a simple head rebuild and progressed
to an engine rebuild and now is starting to look akin to a restoration. I
love a good project!
David Gates
'73 Spit 1500
Hawaii
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