Decided to use original harmonic balancer. Painted it and the bellhousing inspection cover Chevy orange.

Cleaned up the intake manifold and put it on the block just to see how it looks.

Mounted the block to the engine stand. Actually thought it would be easier than it was.

The GM Crate engine arrives. I'm hoping 290 2014 horsepower is about the same as 340 1962 horsepower.

Have been wasting time trying to fix the air compressor.

Ended up buying a new compressor.




Today I jacked the right front of the car up and removed the wheel and brake drum.

Will start rebuilding it this week.

Engine to Shop

Finally took the engine in to be rebuilt.

Cleaned up the flywheel cover and the clutch "fork" today.

Got and old wheel, painted it Chevy orange/red and using as a reel for the air hose.

My mother-in-law gave me some money for Father's day and I got a bead blaster and a compressor.

Cleaned up the thermostat housing and the valve covers.