Ponies on The Run (Again)
#8741
On the flip side I don't like the chrome ones... I don't know why but they do nothing for me.
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Paint them yourself with that Engine Paint I mentioned before. They have several colors and it would be very easy to do (much easier than the removal and reinstallation).
Here's the link:
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/engine.html
You can buy the Engine Enamel (500°) at Auto Zone for $4 a can. So, you should be able to prime, paint, and clear for $12.
Here's the link:
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/engine.html
You can buy the Engine Enamel (500°) at Auto Zone for $4 a can. So, you should be able to prime, paint, and clear for $12.
#8743
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Paint them yourself with that Engine Paint I mentioned before. They have several colors and it would be very easy to do.
Here's the link:
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/engine.html
You can buy the Engine Enamel (500°) at Auto Zone for $4 a can. So, you should be able to prime, paint, and clear for $12.
Here's the link:
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/engine.html
You can buy the Engine Enamel (500°) at Auto Zone for $4 a can. So, you should be able to prime, paint, and clear for $12.
#8744
That is what I had done before with my 351CJ years ago. I even painted the exhaust manifolds white and it lasted a long time and looked great!
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Paint them yourself with that Engine Paint I mentioned before. They have several colors and it would be very easy to do (much easier than the removal and reinstallation).
Here's the link:
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/engine.html
You can buy the Engine Enamel (500°) at Auto Zone for $4 a can. So, you should be able to prime, paint, and clear for $12.
Here's the link:
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/engine.html
You can buy the Engine Enamel (500°) at Auto Zone for $4 a can. So, you should be able to prime, paint, and clear for $12.
#8746
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Yep. I've painted blocks, heads, valve covers, intake manfolds, water pumps... the list goes on. With good paint I never had an issue. On more than just Fords too!!
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I was looking at that last night. Problem is the shades of aluminum they have don't look to great. My only concern with doing it this way would be prep. I'm not to confident on my "prep" skills. Granted I did my calipers and window switch plates but those were alot smaller.
After that, I would put them both out on some newspaper and put 2-3 light coats of primer, then the paint, then the clear. Each additional coat has to be applied within 1 hour... if you wait longer than that with this paint, you'll have to wait 7 days for the next coat... yes, 7 days.
It's a piece of cake... I'm sure you would do just fine. It's not a hood or bumper cover...
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Just a light sanding is all you will need to do. Then I would clean them off with denatured alcohol to make sure they are nice and clean.
After that, I would put them both out on some newspaper and put 2-3 light coats of primer, then the paint, then the clear. Each additional coat has to be applied within 1 hour... if you wait longer than that with this paint, you'll have to wait 7 days for the next coat... yes, 7 days.
It's a piece of cake... I'm sure you would do just fine. It's not a hood or bumper cover...
After that, I would put them both out on some newspaper and put 2-3 light coats of primer, then the paint, then the clear. Each additional coat has to be applied within 1 hour... if you wait longer than that with this paint, you'll have to wait 7 days for the next coat... yes, 7 days.
It's a piece of cake... I'm sure you would do just fine. It's not a hood or bumper cover...
#8751
Total time was just under 4 hours. Backlash measured 0.007". Was told that the gear mesh pattern for accel/coast is perfect.
So the big question... how do they feel, right? Well, I was specifically told to take it easy for a 'little while'. Not sure how many miles 'a little while' is, but I'm going to try and force myself to keep from bouncing off the rev-limiter for a 100 miles.
Just from cruising in town, I can tell the rpm's are coming up a tad quicker through 1st gear and also higher when just driving in 3rd and 4th.
Like Leo mentioned, they let me (and Kevin) stay in the shop for the whole install, but had to take most of the pics and vids from about 10' away. Not the best in clarity, but better than nothing.
Here's a teaser pic of my $230 aluminum FRPP axle girdle. Yes, after paying that much, I intend to show it off as much as I can.
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Okay guys, I'm back! 4.10's are in. No whine, no groan, no leaks.
Total time was just under 4 hours. Backlash measured 0.007". Was told that the gear mesh pattern for accel/coast is perfect.
So the big question... how do they feel, right? Well, I was specifically told to take it easy for a 'little while'. Not sure how many miles 'a little while' is, but I'm going to try and force myself to keep from bouncing off the rev-limiter for a 100 miles.
Just from cruising in town, I can tell the rpm's are coming up a tad quicker through 1st gear and also higher when just driving in 3rd and 4th.
Like Leo mentioned, they let me (and Kevin) stay in the shop for the whole install, but had to take most of the pics and vids from about 10' away. Not the best in clarity, but better than nothing.
Here's a teaser pic of my $230 aluminum FRPP axle girdle. Yes, after paying that much, I intend to show it off as much as I can.
Total time was just under 4 hours. Backlash measured 0.007". Was told that the gear mesh pattern for accel/coast is perfect.
So the big question... how do they feel, right? Well, I was specifically told to take it easy for a 'little while'. Not sure how many miles 'a little while' is, but I'm going to try and force myself to keep from bouncing off the rev-limiter for a 100 miles.
Just from cruising in town, I can tell the rpm's are coming up a tad quicker through 1st gear and also higher when just driving in 3rd and 4th.
Like Leo mentioned, they let me (and Kevin) stay in the shop for the whole install, but had to take most of the pics and vids from about 10' away. Not the best in clarity, but better than nothing.
Here's a teaser pic of my $230 aluminum FRPP axle girdle. Yes, after paying that much, I intend to show it off as much as I can.
#8754
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Okay guys, I'm back! 4.10's are in. No whine, no groan, no leaks.
Total time was just under 4 hours. Backlash measured 0.007". Was told that the gear mesh pattern for accel/coast is perfect.
So the big question... how do they feel, right? Well, I was specifically told to take it easy for a 'little while'. Not sure how many miles 'a little while' is, but I'm going to try and force myself to keep from bouncing off the rev-limiter for a 100 miles.
Just from cruising in town, I can tell the rpm's are coming up a tad quicker through 1st gear and also higher when just driving in 3rd and 4th.
Like Leo mentioned, they let me (and Kevin) stay in the shop for the whole install, but had to take most of the pics and vids from about 10' away. Not the best in clarity, but better than nothing.
Here's a teaser pic of my $230 aluminum FRPP axle girdle. Yes, after paying that much, I intend to show it off as much as I can.
Total time was just under 4 hours. Backlash measured 0.007". Was told that the gear mesh pattern for accel/coast is perfect.
So the big question... how do they feel, right? Well, I was specifically told to take it easy for a 'little while'. Not sure how many miles 'a little while' is, but I'm going to try and force myself to keep from bouncing off the rev-limiter for a 100 miles.
Just from cruising in town, I can tell the rpm's are coming up a tad quicker through 1st gear and also higher when just driving in 3rd and 4th.
Like Leo mentioned, they let me (and Kevin) stay in the shop for the whole install, but had to take most of the pics and vids from about 10' away. Not the best in clarity, but better than nothing.
Here's a teaser pic of my $230 aluminum FRPP axle girdle. Yes, after paying that much, I intend to show it off as much as I can.
Oh, BTW as usless as I thought the girdle was... it's dead sexy.
#8755
And, here's some trivia for ya, this is the first mod done on the car that I paid someone else to do. Somethings are just outside the scope of the Taco.
Here's some pics of today's event. Highlights below, but full album can be viewed here.
#8756
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And yeah, Gears is most definitely something you want someone to do. Unless you REALLY know your shiite
#8757
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Looks really sweet Bill! Maybe you can help me do mine someday
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#8758
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Thanks guys, can't wait to put the 4.10's thru the paces!
(you know I will! )
(you know I will! )