This is what I'm starting with.  Original motor, L-48 with 8.5 to 1 compression and a whopping 160hp...
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This is what I'm starting with. Original motor, L-48 with 8.5 to 1 compression and a whopping 160hp...
The motor that is going in.  Needs to be repainted and detailed.  Block is a '69 casting, heads are ...
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The motor that is going in. Needs to be repainted and detailed. Block is a '69 casting, heads are ...
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Hood is off
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Hood is off
Engine bay before I start pulling radiator
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Engine bay before I start pulling radiator
Radiator and support is out
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Radiator and support is out
Another shot
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Another shot
Radiator and support to be sanded, primed, and painted.
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Radiator and support to be sanded, primed, and painted.
Almost ready to pull
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Almost ready to pull
One last look
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One last look
The new engine hoist
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The new engine hoist
Hoist is hooked up
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Hoist is hooked up
Motor on its way out
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Motor on its way out
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Engine bay before detailing
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Engine bay before detailing
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Back of engine bay before detailing
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Back of engine bay before detailing
Oops, cracked bellhousing
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Oops, cracked bellhousing
Front of engine bay after detail
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Front of engine bay after detail
Detailed
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Detailed
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