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Old 09-17-2020, 07:41 AM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LuXf6gJ-jg

Pontiac 455 casting and machining for original production in 1970.
Stock footage of Pontiac Engine casting and machining. You can see the complete process from casting a 455ci engine followed by the production machining, balancing and engine assembly.

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Interesting video . Thanks for posting it . Don

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Old 09-17-2020, 02:18 PM
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That was great! Thanks for posting that.

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Old 09-17-2020, 04:23 PM
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Thanks, I think I seen one of my blocks go by.

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Amazing process there!

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