I've never been so pumped for this project! Thanks a lot to Anthony for helping me with the very cool vision of this build! This isn't necessarily a Day2 build since there aren't really aftermarket parts on the car with exception of the headers, gauges, and traction bar (still need these). More like trips to the junkyard pulling parts off of performance cars of the day.
454 short block, 427 top end, 71 Camaro brake setup (67 front calipers), Vette steering wheel (and possibly shifter handle).
So it's a 70's 454 as the crank is sort of a giveaway, BUT it's going to look almost exactly like a 69 427 engine with correct 69 Drippers (No Cheater Drippers here) but with 67 big block pulley arrangement. I like the alternator on the LH side just in case I run a Mark IV ac with correct compressor don't hate me. So even if I did pop the hood, it's still hiding it's true identity to the untrained eye which I think is fun. Wait until you all see the air cleaner.
Also having fun thinking about what to put on the engine stamp pad... Any suggestions? So far I really like "MADE YOU LOOK"
Should I paint the heads orange to match the block which would be "correct"? Or should we show off the aluminum heads like we bought them over the counter and slapped them on?
I've been really having fun getting into the details of this build. I have NOS M code head bolts for the engine, (Engine builder suggested we can use them for the visible bolts) But I want to find correct NOS washers. Anyone?
That reminds me you all have made me hardware picky which is fun. Now I want correct intake bolts, bracket bolts, you name it.
Also have any of you ever put a big block with standard drop base air cleaner under a flat hood? Or have seen it? I've read somewhere that there was about an inch of clearance under an SS hood. I really want to stick with the flat hood.
The interior vision is pretty much complete with exception to the seat covers, I'm leaning more toward plain original red seat covers. Thanks to Jason I have my complete '67 Yenko style Stewart Warner gauge set ready to go including hard to find correct 2 5/8" 100-250 degree water gauge for the triple gauges under the dash.
What do you all use for correct spray bomb Chevy orange?
Does Eastwood chassis black match the 30% gloss required by most of the engine bay?
And finally the most important question of this post....
Anyone know where can I get an NOS Caution Fan sticker?
