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Old 02-16-2014, 03:56 PM
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Thank you to all the forum for their great positive comments,
Hopefully this will prompt a few forum members to say ,
" Dam , maybe Ill have a go at myself."
As long as you don't have a dead line , and you are happy to work and learn at the same time , you can most definitely achieve it.

Originally Posted by 7T1vette
Great looking engine!!

Like I've always said, "If some citizens of Detroit can learn to build this stuff, anyone can." ...if they have the right information, tools, and desire. There are very few repair tasks that I have felt were better done by "experts". And that engine is just additional verification of that concept.
Thanks 7T1, if you remember back you were the forum member I asked as to what books were the most informative to read about BB building.

Originally Posted by chstitans42
That thing looks awesome! Looks just like my 454 just you have a much cooler carb setup than I do! Were those shims 1968 only? I do not believe I have them on my 1973 454...
Hey 42, I believe they were from 68 to 74, and were mainly used for A/C cars , balancing the Float bowls.
As to 1 or 2 , Im not sure yet ..?

Originally Posted by Luke in SA
That looks great.
The big question is - Will you be in the Barossa at Easter time for the Corvette Convention ?
Thanks luke, this was the first I've heard of the Barossa meeting.
Being on the Goldy, Id probley say I wont.
But sounds Great , No doubt your Going...
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"Thanks luke, this was the first I've heard of the Barossa meeting.
Being on the Goldy, Id probley say I wont.
But sounds Great , No doubt your Going..."

Last year the national Corvette Convention was in Toowoomba.
This year it's in SA.
Yes, I will be going.
If only my 68 had an engine bay like yours...

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1 thing.Its looks great.However the sticker for the engine code should be on the side of the valve cover,not on top.Great job though!
Old 02-17-2014, 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by staplehead
1 thing.Its looks great.However the sticker for the engine code should be on the side of the valve cover,not on top.Great job though!
Hey Staple, In actual fact, I believe it should be at the back of the Passengers Cover , at least that's where it was originally, but I'm a sucker for stickers and colour, so I did make the decision to put it where it was visible.
I figure their cheap enough, and easily changed if it meant points at a concourse . Marty.



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