I been working on cars since i was a pup. I don't think i will ever get used to laying under a car on carpet and working and not even getting dirty. I remember gravel lots and pain cold dropping the bolt in the gravel LOL.
Memory lane aside. I am taking a break at the moment. I got the fuel lines hooked up and now am putting in the evap system. I got the big block sender with a return line. for future upgrades as needed if needed, it is there if I need it. Aftermarket tank has extra junk going on the factory tank didnt. Because it fits everything. I am on the final vent tube for the tank and it is so tight I needed to get a wrench for the clamp. extension and swivel isnt going to work.
So I am letting the blood rush back to my arms and have a soda. Report in. After this under there with the chassis black and touch up a couple things. Axle where the jackstands were. New bolts so they are not as temped to rust over time. And a nice scratch in the frame where the tank was so tight going in. Major bench press screech deal.
I got a Holley High volume mechanical pump rated at 500 plus HP new. But like i said I planned ahead and got parts for way bigger if it tries to run out of gas when we get that far. I wont be racing just getting sideways alot so it should do just fine.
Then I going to use window ribbon and stuff it in the front wheel well to fender cracks, not a factory deal but it wont show and I am good with better sealing and less rust on the all new parts. I try to make it factory appearing. But if you can't tell I do upgrade it to modern standards.
Things that show make it look original. Under the hood all bets are off. Pop the hood and oh that isnt even close. Serpentine belt system. Elderbrock valve cover dress up crap. The ones with the removable tops for valve adjustments and additional clearance for roller rockers. All my favorite junk from when I was a kid I saved all these years. Thinking I would never have another one.
Okay had my break back to work.
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