So I am Sitting Here...

[cr8crshr]

Cooling of from the heat wave we are having here in the South West and Cali...103 degrees and climbing... and thought I would post up what I have been doing for the last few weeks with my 66 Ply Sat Project. I had to pull the first Motor from the car as it never ran right from the start. Picked up a short block and swapped out parts from the first Motor to the new short block. When I pulled the first Motor the temp was 108 degrees that day. Yesterday it was 106 degrees in the garage and this is what I have accomplished so far. The first Motor is the one in the pics with the stock valve covers. Don't know what I will do with it other than after the second/short block Motor is put in I will at some point tear down the first one and inspect it further. This time a round I have been talking very careful steps in putting it together and making sure that it is done using the building manuals and references that I have. It is coming together nicely. Enjoy the pics...cr8crshr/Tuck:blob1::blob1::blob1::blob1::blob1::blob1::blob1::blob1::blob1::blob1::blob1::blob1::blob1::blob1:

Last pic is the first Motor. I primed the new one with rust primer and then shot it with VHT SP126 MOPAR Turquoise. Although it isn't the correct hue and tint as the original, I just like the depth it has over the original. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder so I can actually say that being somewhat partial as I am. I really hope that this time I got this project fixed as it has now turned out to be more of a money pit than an interesting drivable cruiser. But I keep moving forward so at least I am attempting to "Get Er Done!!!!

 

[milit73]

Looking good!!!!!!

 

[kiwigtx]

Looks really good so far. I like your garage accessories.....spare engine, STOP sign, human target.... :headbang:

 

[Budnicks]

Nice !!

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I was outside measuring for a new retaining wall & some landscaping & it's 108* here, on my porch thermometer, screw that I'm back in now & cooling off, with some of the expensive cooled air I'm paying for, the garage wasn't much cooler either, maybe 95*, too hot right now... But I would rather have the heat than cold...

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Tuck I hope this engine goes better for you.... you've earned it... git R' dun

 

[cr8crshr]

Nice !!

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I was outside measuring for a new retaining wall & some landscaping & it's 108* here, on my porch thermometer, screw that I'm back in now & cooling off, with some of the expensive cooled air I'm paying for, the garage wasn't much cooler either, maybe 95*, too hot right now... But I would rather have the heat than cold...

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Tuck I hope this engine goes better for you.... you've earned it... git R' dun

Thanks Budnicks...Appreciate it. I know you are feeling the heat over there in Sonora. I cannot remember us having this type of heat for the amount of time they are predicting and I have lived out here since the early 80's/ Before that in the late 60's. But as you said...Heat over Cold any day...Tuck

 

[Budnicks]

Thanks Budnicks...Appreciate it. I know you are feeling the heat over there in Sonora. I cannot remember us having this type of heat for the amount of time they are predicting and I have lived out here since the early 80's/ Before that in the late 60's. But as you said...Heat over Cold any day...Tuck

yeah unfortunately my garage faces the southeast on 2 sides, exposed on 3 sides to heat... it gets early & mid day sun until about 5:00pm or so... but it's nice in the winter, stays warm more... lots of insulation above, blown in the attic & 10'-5" tall ceiling helps some too.... just open the back side/door get a cross flow, window fan going & blowing out the hot air & sucking in the cooler air from the northwest side that's shaded, drops the temp about 10*-15*...

 

[Pops1967GTX]

Great work.......Keep cool..........

 

[sublimegtx]

Looks real nice!!!!!!!!

 

[roadrunnerman]

Your motor has a good color to it.

 

[Meep-Meep]

I like it Crate and glad to know all is well so far. It's been roasting here in San Ramon and Pleasanton too. Sat I helped a buddy lift his 55 Chevy body off the frame. It was toasty but we pressed on.

 

[69a100]

Looks really good so far. I like your garage accessories.....spare engine, STOP sign, human target.... :headbang:

Garage art deco by me, thanks. I also have some Mopar, Lionel Trains, 3 Stooges, 66-300 pics, Pure Oil, and a few other signs. I'm getting sick of this heat myself, I'm thinking on a vacation to the 89th paralell for awhile just to chill out!

 

[cr8crshr]

Garage art deco by me, thanks. I also have some Mopar, Lionel Trains, 3 Stooges, 66-300 pics, Pure Oil, and a few other signs. I'm getting sick of this heat myself, I'm thinking on a vacation to the 89th paralell for awhile just to chill out!

Mornin" Bro...Yep the garage is his as we used to bunk in together until I retired from the AF. Both of us were re-called back after 9/11 so we figured why not? Worked on a number of projects in that garage so it has become kinda the place right now. But after the re-install of the Motor, and a re-check of the tranny, it will be coming over to my place and his Chry 300 that is in my garage will be swapped and mine brought over here. Not going to do too much more work on the project this week as the temps are just too much. But I am moving forward....:headbang:

 

[MikeyT]

Man, that is hot on both accounts! I love the work on the engine, it is really coming together nicely

Mike