94 Formula bolt-on-a-thon

[ITSSLOW]

I'm just repainting the parts of the block that were already red..all the parts that are exposed still with the heads, pan and timing cover on. I'm going to leave the heads natural..I like the look of the heads and pan too.
I forgot about my headers though...should I powder them black or silver or just wrap them with fiberglass header wrap? The wrap will probably be less expensive and better for heat, but I also think silver powder would look good....suggestions anyone?

I'd paint them a high temp black and wrap them or send them out to be ceramic coated. The wrap is going to keep the engine a bit cooler but the ceramic is going to look better IMO. Ceramic = cosmetically looking better Black w/wrap = performance. What would you rather have?

[Caveman]

i put in my new set of arp rod bolts...i was sweating just before the torque wrench clicked for each bolt lol...they all went in just fine thank god. i knocked in my new moroso pickup...i think it looks great, too bad it wont ever be seen huh? it fit in there great with the pan..no clearence issuses with either...really happy i went with the moroso pan now. i got the block all taped off...yes theres like 100 different kinds of tape too...had like 35 almost used up rolls. got the block all primered, im heading back out to the bat cave to start with the paint... update in a couple hours if im not too tired when i finish..

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[BP_Z28]

Lolking good to me. What kind of glue or w/e are you using for your headliner??? Mine headliner is sagging pretty bad now.

[ITSSLOW]

dumb question, but you did make sure that is high temp primer, correct?

[Caveman]

got the block all painted up last night but had to crash for a few hours...un-masked it this morning and am pretty happy with the way it looks. i put the motor mounts on but thats about it. today i think im going to work on my dash pad a little and maybe my headliner..hopefully it turns out ok...

dumb question, but you did make sure that is high temp primer, correct?

yes..both the paint and primer are duplicolor hi-temp engine products.


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Lolking good to me. What kind of glue or w/e are you using for your headliner??? Mine headliner is sagging pretty bad now.

its called camie 303...it works great but you have to be real careful with over spray..this stuff goes everywhere. should be able to find it at any local fabric store.
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[Gottork]

engine looks awesome..

[prorac1]

Looks great, nice work. Eric L

[Caveman]

just figured id drop the intake and valve covers on real quick just to try to help keep dirt/dust out...plus its a nice little teaser...shes gonna look great once shes in.
anyways...im fixing a crack in my dash pad right now so not much going on....ill update once i get the dash pad in or the headliner done..
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[Gottork]

that looks badass

[Caveman]

i started working on the ignition wiring...mocked everything up to make sure i know where everything goes...once the engine is in ill cut everything to fit and look nice. almost done repairing the crack in the dash pad...nothing like a little gorilla glue and wet sanding. finally got my headliner done and in, thank god, ive been putting that off for too log but now its in and done with. im currently finishing up the dash pad and getting a few other interior parts ready to go in..

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[esoteric18]

Amazing work just letting you know im still following and also im pretty sure for 100 bucks you can get a brand new dash pad

[ITSSLOW]

That engine is looking great. You won't see a whole lot of it when in the car but its always nice to know the detail is there.

[meissen]

Amazing work just letting you know im still following and also im pretty sure for 100 bucks you can get a brand new dash pad

Link? Most dash pads go for closer to $200... I sold mine for $175 or so.

[Gottork]

Wow!!!..

[Caveman]

got the dash fixed and in...i could be happier with the way it fit in there but i might wind up just running one of those carpet dash pad cover things anyways. i got the two big panels in that go beside the back seat as well as the a pillars. what to do today?

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