H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. - Page 127

Nmbr1GMfan · 06-13-2019, 08:49 PM

Got a call today and I should be able to pick the block up tomorrow if the weather holds. I'm excited to see how this de-rusting process works out. Crankshaft also came in yesterday, here's a picture

now this isn't mine but since mines boring I figured this would be cooler.

modelman1960 · 06-14-2019, 09:54 AM

Good morning Sir.
I've have followed this thread since you started it and have completely

enjoyed each and every comment especially the constructive ones. I also lament your frustration(the name of my 1st race car in 1968), and keep cheering you on from a distance. I'm no expert by any stretch, and I actually figured someone else would chime in on the firewall picture on page 126. But seeing how no one has, I'll mention it. Maybe the picture is for reference which would explain the lack of rubber/plastic grommets on the holes to protect the lines that go through those holes from wear due to vibration etc. 1 less thing to have to chase down later if you know what I mean. Keep fighting the good fight. I know you and Amber will succeed.
Walt

Rich Biebel · 06-14-2019, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

Got a call today and I should be able to pick the block up tomorrow if the weather holds. I'm excited to see how this de-rusting process works out. Crankshaft also came in yesterday, here's a picture

now this isn't mine but since mines boring I figured this would be cooler.

That's far to nice to hide inside an engine

Needs to be on display at the sales counter

If its really going inside an engine, well that's just sick.....

Larry Hill · 06-14-2019, 01:53 PM

Nice welding table. C/W are on the small side hence the 4 pieces of heavy metal in the 2 counterweights. The butterfly wings in the middle are cute.

Nmbr1GMfan · 06-14-2019, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by modelman1960

Good morning Sir.
I've have followed this thread since you started it and have completely

enjoyed each and every comment especially the constructive ones. I also lament your frustration(the name of my 1st race car in 1968), and keep cheering you on from a distance. I'm no expert by any stretch, and I actually figured someone else would chime in on the firewall picture on page 126. But seeing how no one has, I'll mention it. Maybe the picture is for reference which would explain the lack of rubber/plastic grommets on the holes to protect the lines that go through those holes from wear due to vibration etc. 1 less thing to have to chase down later if you know what I mean. Keep fighting the good fight. I know you and Amber will succeed.
Walt

Walt, we will absolutely grommet that hole, not 100% sure we have all the wire and cables figured out yet. Thanks for watching along!

Nmbr1GMfan · 06-14-2019, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

That's far to nice to hide inside an engine

Needs to be on display at the sales counter

If its really going inside an engine, well that's just sick.....

Exactly how I felt about it. I said "can I just make a lamp out of it?" Going in a nitrous 632.

Nmbr1GMfan · 06-14-2019, 05:39 PM

Block is back, I think it came out real nice.

Glenn Hayes · 06-14-2019, 06:24 PM

That block is "Mr. Clean" !

Nmbr1GMfan · 06-14-2019, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Glenn Hayes

That block is "Mr. Clean" !

Glenn, took it to a guy in Wauchula, 122 Auto Restorations. Strip tank then "de-rust."

Rod Greene · 06-15-2019, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

Block is back, I think it came out real nice.

What did they charge for that? I have learned a lot about humidity in the south since moving to TN. I have 10 rusty 340's and a car body I want to strip. Is that the place in NC?
If I could read I would have seen location on the video.

06-13-2019, 08:49 PM	#1261
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,766 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,957 Times in 492 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Got a call today and I should be able to pick the block up tomorrow if the weather holds. I'm excited to see how this de-rusting process works out. Crankshaft also came in yesterday, here's a picture now this isn't mine but since mines boring I figured this would be cooler. __________________ Todd Greene

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modelman1960 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central N.Y. Posts: 229 Likes: 2 Liked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Good morning Sir. I've have followed this thread since you started it and have completely enjoyed each and every comment especially the constructive ones. I also lament your frustration(the name of my 1st race car in 1968), and keep cheering you on from a distance. I'm no expert by any stretch, and I actually figured someone else would chime in on the firewall picture on page 126. But seeing how no one has, I'll mention it. Maybe the picture is for reference which would explain the lack of rubber/plastic grommets on the holes to protect the lines that go through those holes from wear due to vibration etc. 1 less thing to have to chase down later if you know what I mean. Keep fighting the good fight. I know you and Amber will succeed. Walt

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Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,766 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,957 Times in 492 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Block is back, I think it came out real nice. __________________ Todd Greene

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Glenn Hayes Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Posts: 348 Likes: 416 Liked 18 Times in 12 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. That block is "Mr. Clean" ! __________________ "Real Race Cars Have Tailgates"