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Decided to do a little updating, correcting, and cleaning up of my Chevelle this late winter/spring.

I've had this car since 1987 - my first car. I have the original born with 402/240 engine on a stand in the corner of the garage and back in 2000-ish installed a GMPP 454/425 crate motor and made it appear like the original 402 as much as I could.

Things were looking a bit tired under the hood and I wanted to go through the brakes and install some of the original parts back on the car.

I started disassembly back in February.
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This whole project started out as a carb replacement. I had installed a generic speed shop Holley on the crate motor and wanted something more correct, so I called Eric and he sent me a fresh real 4492. I couldn't bolt this piece of jewelry on my existing setup without some clean up and re-freshing of the other major components.
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Did some paint touch up and re-plated the heater hose fittings and clamps - still the dated originals.
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I sent out the master cylinder and calipers to NAPA to be rebuilt, had the original brake dust shields galvanized, and had a local plater re-do the gold on the caliper mounting brackets (and smog check valves). I sent the booster and master cylinder cover to Mike Gibbons. Re-detailed some of the other components I had to remove as well.
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Decided to upgrade the wheel and tire package while I was at it too. I haven't got it back on the ground yet to drive though.
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Worked with Bill Hodel to get a correctly dated and restored smog pump and peripherals. More jewelry.
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Sent my original alternator out to Ken Bruno and had him work his magic on it.
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Still waiting on my fuel pump back from Fred Ballard so I can finish the re-assembly of the front of the engine and fire it up. Also waiting on the rear cylinders from Karp's to complete the brakes, will install a new rubber line on the rear to the distribution block as well. It's been and enjoyable project as I am not on a hard deadline and have the space - but hope to have it complete soon to be able to enjoy the summer season. Will post more as I make more progress - thanks for following along.
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Nice updates
Are the foam pads hanging by doors there to prevent door dings?
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