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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...

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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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Engine bay before I start pulling radiator

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Radiator and support is out

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Another shot

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Radiator and support to be sanded, primed, and painted.

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Almost ready to pull

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One last look

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The new engine hoist

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Hoist is hooked up

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Motor on its way out

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Engine bay before detailing

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Back of engine bay before detailing

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Oops, cracked bellhousing

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Front of engine bay after detail

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Detailed

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