[Go-Tee-O]

Meanwhile, the 428 block. I'm guessing it has maybe 10-20k on it, you can see a 'ridge' but you can't feel it. Had Speed-Pro forged pistons. Cleanup and re-ringing it is not my first choice, but if this car is going to see the road before I retire, I'm running it, unless I hit the lottery The rest of the car is going to absorb a LOT of my cash. It won't be a daily driver in any case.



I've run worse-looking and they ran fine, but that shiny line about halfway down the bore bothers me. Taking it to my machinist this week for a cleaning and Magnaflux, if it passes, a hone and cam bearings. 'Mo money, 'mo money.

[GOAT WHORE]

Originally Posted by Go-Tee-O

'Mo money, 'mo money.

To funny, but so true!

[MD79TA]

Love this post/ thread keep it going . Have s California car my self and yes they rust. But you really don't know rust to you see the mid west north east salt rust. It's all about the bones and California cars usually have good bones to build off. Best luck keep pictures coming. Lots of help on this site . Money And lots and lots and lots of time is all it takes. Doug

[Go-Tee-O]

Originally Posted by MD79TA

But you really don't know rust to you see the mid west north east salt rust.

I'm originally from Pennsylvania. Check the 'vintage photos' thread in The Lobby for pics of my first car, lol! I know all about road salt, unfortunately

[Gtozy]

My #16 heads were in a similar state, and they are now perfect after an acid bath and machining.

[Go-Tee-O]

Degreasing the front frame. I was worried about the car slipping off the floor jack while rolling it, but I popped the saddle off the jack, and was able to bolt right through an existing hole in the crossmember to the jack! Much safer. I figure one or two more days of degreasing ahead.



Found a little of the original Expresso Brown on the cowl....the only place it has survived.