Engine almost done

[Gold Bird]

Here are some latest pictures of my motor, just waiting for the carb now. Our weather is starting to improve, I am ready for a good cruise!

[tbird430]

WOW!!! I hope mine looks half that good!!!

[tarps3]

STUNNING is the word that comes to mind.
good job!

[Gold Bird]

Thanks! My plan is to get it running right after I set up the carburetor, then switch to a new Pertronix coil and guts for the distributor. Hopefully the extra juice will improve the way it runs!

[Guest]

Better not let Guapo or Chiquita see this,They'll start acting up.
WOW!

[bcomo]

Yea -- especially Chiquita.

You know how women are about wanting a new dress.

[Guest]

And Asessories!

[Dan Leavens]

Goldbird very nicely detailed and period correct. What type of carb are you going with, to get you crusin???

Dano Calgary,Alberta Canada

[tbird430]

I'm jealous I just noticed u also have the generator mounted windshield washer pump too....

[Guest]

WOW I had to put my sunglasses on that looks great you have worked very hard to make it look GREAT
Bob M

[bcomo]

Great is the word !!!

What paint did you use on the steel lines and bracket? Is that silver, or grey and what brand spray?

[Gold Bird]

Thanks to all, its been fun to restore! I cleaned the lines then used steel wool, then I used a high temp engine enamel primer and high temp silver engine paint. Hopefully it will last! My carb is the original Ford Autolite which is on its way back from rebuilding. Happy to say the windshield washer system still works, my Father had talked about changing to electric pump but found a guy to fix it last year. I should be on the road by this weekend!

[Gold Bird]

The paint is by Plasti coat and the final color was silver, picked it up at Carquest, but Autozone also has it.

[Petrolhead]

That's a beautiful job, if my engine bay comes out half as nice I'll be rapt. Well done!