66 Chevelle on Edison Rd.

Took the beast out for a shake down and reliability drive. Engine has been together for a few months now and I haven't had a chance to break in the rings properly.  I'm still working on the rear package tray but that takes time. I love driving this thing around town , now I need to save up for an over drive 4l80 or a 5 speed tremec.  I got new rubber for the rear. Does need new shocks all around to get the front end up and the rear supported.  I'm going to save up some cash to finally do an efi set up. Enough of that check out some photos.

SBC 355ci 2.0

A few months ago I decided to take the engine out of the beast for a tear down and inspection.  It had been together for 12 year's and a shit load of pulls. It was leaking oil and consuming as well.  Once a part I was amazed on how the bottom end was. Bearings were good on mains and rods. Cam bearings had seen better days and pistons and cylinders looked good. After assessing the damage and measuring all components, I was able to do a simple re ring and bearing job. The cylinder heads got new valve seals and a valve seat lap job. The seals were damaged last time in from the machine shop that was the reason for the oil consumption.  I did have to rebuild several components including carburetor, distributor, oil pump. Had a lot of cleaning to do on water pump, intake, oil pan, damper, timing cover. I'm still getting Lil things but tend up. I did also get my headers ceramic coated too. Here are some progress pictures.

355ci.

Man the engine bay on the 66 chevelle was looking bad. Rusted bolts, faded paint and corroded aluminum was making it look ratty. I had some new spark plug wires that I was going to custom fit around the valve covers. It started by me using some WD40 to clean up some fasteners and that looked so good that I ended up spraying the whole engine. Cleaned it up a bit, took another look from a distance and the bay it self was looking ugly. I used some GUNK shine and cleaned up the firewall and fender wells. Now it looks good. I know I will be tearing up the engine soon and at that time I will spend the time to paint and polish each part.