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cptsnoopy
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JUL 13, 11:53 PM
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BMTFIERO
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JUL 14, 02:46 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by cptsnoopy:
Sneaking a shot of the engine/cradle in... I just love the look of that thing! 
Charlie
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Gosh, that shur is pretty
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cptsnoopy
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JUL 17, 02:54 AM
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Tim, that's not a self portrait is it? 
Ok, here is the firewall heatshield installed. I hope it helps.
Charlie
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cptsnoopy
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JUL 21, 08:57 PM
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Not completely idle: I thought it would be nice to have a return spring on the clutch arm to help prevent premature throwout bearing wear.
Painted:
Installed:
Charlie
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ShaddowGt
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AUG 25, 08:33 PM
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wtb updaaaate
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cptsnoopy
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AUG 28, 07:49 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by ShaddowGt:
wtb updaaaate |
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Ok, Lol,
sorry this is a lame update (I don't think you got your monies worth  )... I have not worked on project "Christine" for a couple of weeks due to other priorities taking up time...
I did get by AutoZone and picked up some 90 degree molded elbows for splicing in the new heater core. Also, I lowered the car back onto the cradle and got clutch slave and rear bay coolant lines connected. When the heater core is done (probably after removing and cleaning the evap core) I will hook the rest of the engine connections up and see if the heat shield is effective.
Charlie
Engine Bay/heat shield pics. Not much excitement here... 
New heater core even though it does not really look new... (from Rock Auto)
Parts to splice in the elbows for the heater core...
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cptsnoopy
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SEP 14, 04:14 PM
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I finally got some time to get the rest of the connections made and put the coolant back in. It surprised me somewhat that the heater lines did not trap air until I ran the engine. I put back the same amount of coolant before I ever turned the engine over... Anyway I ran it until it was at operating temp for 10 minutes and found zero leaks. The other thing I was checking for was how hot the inside trunk wall got. After installing the insulation it no longer burns the skin but it is still warm. Probably as good or better than it was originally. Now, back to prepping the body for paint... In the pic below, I tried using some JB Weld to seal up the corners of the airbox. I am curious how well the paint will stick.
Charlie
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cptsnoopy
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SEP 14, 04:30 PM
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I forgot to mention that I found the oil pan to be weeping oil and it appears it was coming from the rear bolt hole that holds the Trans to oil pan brace. There is no brace installed so the bolt holes were open. I simply put a bolt with silicone on the threads into the hole and hopefully that will seal things up.
Charlie
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Bloozberry
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SEP 14, 09:14 PM
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Hey Charlie,
Man, I love that multi carb look! It's a shame to cover it all up with an airbox though... I couldn't bear to hide everything just for the sake of getting some cold air in the cylinders if it were mine. So I went on a surfing mission to see if there was something out there that could expose those velocity stacks and I think I stumbled on something that you need! Check these out at www.h1v8.com/albums/album_i.../4566006/1513317.htm
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cptsnoopy
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SEP 14, 11:59 PM
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Hey Blooze,
Those look awesome! Without cutting the top of the decklid open they would not fit but I wonder if I could have a similar style clear cover made for my base plate? Hmmm I will need to look into this further. If I cut the decklid it opens up some problems with rain etc. getting into the valley of the engine. Don't know how big a deal that is but I need to consider it. Thanks for sharing.
Charlie
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