Finished my Engine bay today

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  1. mrmalina99

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    Got the car put back together today and took it for a drive. I think it turned out good. I still need to run the A/C lines and install dryer but I am in no rush for that at this point. I have the under the dash A/C unit mounted but need to wire it up. I have owned my car about 2 months and spent a month working on it. I am still on my first tank of gas. :cry:

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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Thats mighty clean looking...Nice job!!!
     
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    Very nice!!
     
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    Thanks, wish I took a before pic. It was a rusty greasy mess.
     
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    Looks really good.:thumbs2:
     
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    looks good did you have it sand blasted then painted? what did you do to get it so clean? I had mine sand blasted after trying every cleaner I knew of with no luck.
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Very Nice (y)
     
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    Looks good..... :thumbs2: Don't feel bad I have owned mine for over 2 years and drove it 47 miles the day I bought it and that's it.....
     
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    That is one of my favorite 2 shots of a restoration - the before and after on the engine compartment.

    Super job - looks great ....... :dance:






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    Nice job!:thumbs2:
     
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    I used lots of brake cleaner and wire brushes of various sizes. On the removable parts I used a chemical stripper and sanded any surface rust that I found.
     
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    That is awesome!!!! Great job. (y)
     
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