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How I spent $10,000 this summer (engine bay pics) #58392 09/30/06 09:08 PM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,175 Midwest Johnny Mac Member
Johnny Mac Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,175 Midwest	I rebuilt the motor to 410hp, painted the engine bay satin black with pearl mixed into the clear coat. Rodney Red Radiator & March serpentine system. Down to the vacuum lines, fill the radiator and reinstall the electric fan. Hopefully I'll fire her up tomorrow. It's only a hobby... It onl a hob.. it o ob.

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Re: How I spent $10,000 this summer (engine bay pics) Johnny Mac #58393 09/30/06 09:09 PM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,175 Midwest Johnny Mac Member
Johnny Mac Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,175 Midwest	It's only a hobby... It onl a hob.. it o ob.

Re: How I spent $10,000 this summer (engine bay pics) Johnny Mac #58394 09/30/06 09:09 PM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,175 Midwest Johnny Mac Member
Johnny Mac Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,175 Midwest	It's only a hobby... It onl a hob.. it o ob.

Re: How I spent $10,000 this summer (engine bay pics) Johnny Mac #58396 09/30/06 09:36 PM
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bruce1223 Member Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 613 Kansas	Beautiful!! I bet that beast will really rip. Bruce '67 Firebird Convertible

Re: How I spent $10,000 this summer (engine bay pics) bruce1223 #58397 09/30/06 09:56 PM
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Johnny Mac Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,175 Midwest	Originally Posted by bruce1223 Beautiful!! I bet that beast will really rip. I hope, the wife and I just pushed it back into the garage... It's only a hobby... It onl a hob.. it o ob.

Re: How I spent $10,000 this summer (engine bay pics) Johnny Mac #58402 09/30/06 11:32 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 276 Ontario, Canada Slayer31 Member
Slayer31 Member Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 276 Ontario, Canada	Looks awesome Johnny. Before doing all this work to your car, I really think you should have practiced on my car first... you know, just to get all the kinks out. Try to keep that in mind for next time, will ya?

Re: How I spent $10,000 this summer (engine bay pics) Slayer31 #58406 09/30/06 11:56 PM
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 3,910 MT.Pleasant MI U.S.A. 3 333Fitter Senior Member
333Fitter Senior Member 3 Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 3,910 MT.Pleasant MI U.S.A.	Sweet! I bet she'll pure like a kitten er I mean growl like a beast

Re: How I spent $10,000 this summer (engine bay pics) 333Fitter #58407 10/01/06 12:36 AM
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1stgenbirdman Administrator Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 3,363 Federal Way, WA	Awesome! That looks great, and I bet it will sound even better hitting the road! Good luck and let us know how it goes! Brett! http://firstgenfirebird.org/show/closeup.mv?CarID=129 Ever stop to think, and forget to start again?

Re: How I spent $10,000 this summer (engine bay pics) 333Fitter #58408 10/01/06 12:37 AM
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CDJr Member C Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 636 Shreveport, La.	Looks fantastic, Johnny!

Re: How I spent $10,000 this summer (engine bay pics) CDJr #58420 10/01/06 05:06 AM
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Johnny Mac Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,175 Midwest	Dave, Doug, Brett, CD, thanks.. I wish I could have practiced on someone elses too.. notice I removed the gay purple on my fuel log, the lines and all cost $400 so it took me a little to warm up to the idea of painting over it... I still have more touch up to do... can't wait to not push it anymore.. It's only a hobby... It onl a hob.. it o ob.

Re: How I spent $10,000 this summer (engine bay pics) Johnny Mac #58424 10/01/06 06:14 AM
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Dave's Langley '68 Droptop Power Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,027 Langley, BC, Canada	Great package JM, she's lookin sweeter by the day. (the engine pix looks good too!) David 68 Droptop 400 4 spd. http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves68droptopbird/sets/72157602364392289/ "It's a sin to squish old tin!" I can resist everything except temptation

Re: How I spent $10,000 this summer (engine bay pics) Dave's Langley '68 Droptop #58464 10/01/06 03:34 PM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,175 Midwest Johnny Mac Member
Johnny Mac Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,175 Midwest	thanks David, it's been a long road... 2 more pics It's only a hobby... It onl a hob.. it o ob.

Re: How I spent $10,000 this summer (engine bay pics) Johnny Mac #58468 10/01/06 03:49 PM
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Firebob Premium Member F Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 7,495 Likes: 1 california	Hey Johnny, Your hood closes alright with that big air cleaner and new rad hose on it? Robert Robert http://youtu.be/eaWBd3M9MN4

Re: How I spent $10,000 this summer (engine bay pics) Firebob #58479 10/01/06 05:13 PM
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455fbird Member 4 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 81	unbelieveable detail the hard work paid off

Re: How I spent $10,000 this summer (engine bay pics) Firebob #58480 10/01/06 05:14 PM
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Hammered Member Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,739 Kettering Ohio	That looks great and I think you made the right choice in getting rid of the purple. Perhaps it'd start if you hooked up the positive cable - JK. John http://1967firebird.atwebpages.com 67 400/4spd Convertible

Re: How I spent $10,000 this summer (engine bay pics) 455fbird #58481 10/01/06 05:14 PM
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Johnny Mac Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,175 Midwest	Yep, It closes ok Robert.... 455, got some touchups to do, battling wiring now It's only a hobby... It onl a hob.. it o ob.

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