My Build: The Good, The Bad & The Progress
Chris 
08-13-2009, 05:46 AM
#1964
Kind of like getting my picture taken while spelling my name wrong 
My camera bit the dust with the second motor and I haven't replaced it yet.
A few pics of the mock-up of the new timing cover setup:
Sorry about the darkness, but its really cloudy today. It looks good in the sun, but not as nice as the powder coat IMO, plus this has been done before. I got the rear done too (no pics). I am going to try and use my dremel to get in the tight spots a little better. Can anyone reccommend a buffing compound (rookie)?
The bolts will still be blue, they are still at Justice right now. Some of the powerder coat is looking a bit beat since everything has been taken apart 3-4 times now.... just more money and effort wasted I suppose
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These are my favorite new pieces:
Bases for the covers in DB and the covers in red to match the other stuff. I can't wait to see how these look on the car!!
I have been trying for months to place an order with ZeeToyz, but they are in chaos so I finally gave up and went a different route:
Wiper fuild cap, oil filler cap and power steering fluid caps done to match as well.
Paint going on the engine bay tonight, big reveal should be Saturday morning
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My camera bit the dust with the second motor and I haven't replaced it yet.
A few pics of the mock-up of the new timing cover setup:
Sorry about the darkness, but its really cloudy today. It looks good in the sun, but not as nice as the powder coat IMO, plus this has been done before. I got the rear done too (no pics). I am going to try and use my dremel to get in the tight spots a little better. Can anyone reccommend a buffing compound (rookie)?
The bolts will still be blue, they are still at Justice right now. Some of the powerder coat is looking a bit beat since everything has been taken apart 3-4 times now.... just more money and effort wasted I suppose
.These are my favorite new pieces:
Bases for the covers in DB and the covers in red to match the other stuff. I can't wait to see how these look on the car!!
I have been trying for months to place an order with ZeeToyz, but they are in chaos so I finally gave up and went a different route:
Wiper fuild cap, oil filler cap and power steering fluid caps done to match as well.
Paint going on the engine bay tonight, big reveal should be Saturday morning
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I'm a sucker for the red/blue and silver look.
08-13-2009, 12:31 PM
#1969
Driver side was next.
I sent the pics for approval on the tape off job by Frank and Dave, then its off to paint ASAP
Oh, its officially beer o'clock too
The garage is a freakin sauna with everything shut.
I sent the pics for approval on the tape off job by Frank and Dave, then its off to paint ASAP
Oh, its officially beer o'clock too
The garage is a freakin sauna with everything shut.
Last edited by Cass007; 08-13-2009 at 12:51 PM.
08-13-2009, 02:25 PM
#1971
The compressor kept tripping the breaker in the garage, so we had to fire up the generator and plug it in there.
I'm not sure if you can see it or not, but the spray and mist was pouring out of the garage by the fan. I'm glad i covered the **** out of everything ahead of time.
Color is on and wating for it to get tacky before laying on the clear
Holy ***** that's blue
I'm not sure if you can see it or not, but the spray and mist was pouring out of the garage by the fan. I'm glad i covered the **** out of everything ahead of time.
Color is on and wating for it to get tacky before laying on the clear
Holy ***** that's blue
08-13-2009, 02:33 PM
#1972
Some pics after the clear was shot:
I feel like a kid on christmas, can't wait to unwrap everything on Saturday morning.
Just to make my day a bit better, Blouch called today and said my turbos are done already (2 day turn - those guys are unreal) and Dave from HeadGames called and said if the cams show up tomorrow as planned he will lash the valves and have them out tomorrow or Monday (another amazing turn time). Dave will have flow results shortly so people can get and idea of how beneficial headwork can be on the VQ's.
Time to clean up and go meet the wife for some drinks to celebrate
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I feel like a kid on christmas
, can't wait to unwrap everything on Saturday morning.Just to make my day a bit better, Blouch called today and said my turbos are done already (2 day turn - those guys are unreal) and Dave from HeadGames called and said if the cams show up tomorrow as planned he will lash the valves and have them out tomorrow or Monday (another amazing turn time). Dave will have flow results shortly so people can get and idea of how beneficial headwork can be on the VQ's.
Time to clean up and go meet the wife for some drinks to celebrate
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08-14-2009, 12:16 PM
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waiting to see how the paint job turned out, im no painter but i feel like it would be hard to get every area without negelecting/over shooting some spots. Hope for the best results
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08-14-2009, 12:55 PM
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looks good, any runs? also is there a plastic trim piece that goes inbetween the battery and windshield area? was the interior hood shot also?
Last edited by terps; 08-14-2009 at 12:56 PM.
08-14-2009, 02:05 PM
#1979
.Yes, there is a plastic trim piece between the cover and the windshield, I just didn't put it back on yet. There are just 2 or 3 slight blemishes that I will try to get resolved tomorrow if possible. I didn't do the interior hood right now because it would have been much more overspray. I figured I could take the hood off and have it done this winter if I want.