Ryan
05-18-2004, 03:06 PM
Now I don`t own a classic but, my weekend detail was a 66 Olds Cutlass Convertible with a high compression 400 Engine. All original paint and parts except for the down pipe and a few parts nuts, and bolts.
It was not easy to make the engine clean but, we managed to remove all grease to prepare for parts refinishing, plating and painting. It was a pleasure to work on the Cutlass and the size of the engine bay had alot to do with it.
http://mysite.verizon.net/RyanBoyce/66Olds/66Olds1.jpg
http://mysite.verizon.net/RyanBoyce/66Olds/66Olds2.jpg
The entire front end was taped and covered with 3M plastic to avoid any damage to the paint, chrome, and top.
http://mysite.verizon.net/RyanBoyce/66Olds/66OldsBefore.jpg
Another
http://mysite.verizon.net/RyanBoyce/66Olds/66OldsBefore2.jpg
And Another
http://mysite.verizon.net/RyanBoyce/66Olds/66OldsBefore.jpg
The masking was necessary and anyone would learn their lesson after trying this just once without plastic.
Finally after the engine was cleaned, polished (not painted or plated) and the carb, cap, and air filter was put back together
http://mysite.verizon.net/RyanBoyce/66Olds/66OldsAfter1.jpg
http://mysite.verizon.net/RyanBoyce/66Olds/66OldsAfter2.jpg
http://mysite.verizon.net/RyanBoyce/66Olds/66OldsAfter3.jpg
This is what we call slow progress. Soon the engine will be brought up to class when it is painted and plated.
As for the exterior and interior, pictures will follow as soon as I get the chance to work it out
Ryan
It was not easy to make the engine clean but, we managed to remove all grease to prepare for parts refinishing, plating and painting. It was a pleasure to work on the Cutlass and the size of the engine bay had alot to do with it.
http://mysite.verizon.net/RyanBoyce/66Olds/66Olds1.jpg
http://mysite.verizon.net/RyanBoyce/66Olds/66Olds2.jpg
The entire front end was taped and covered with 3M plastic to avoid any damage to the paint, chrome, and top.
http://mysite.verizon.net/RyanBoyce/66Olds/66OldsBefore.jpg
Another
http://mysite.verizon.net/RyanBoyce/66Olds/66OldsBefore2.jpg
And Another
http://mysite.verizon.net/RyanBoyce/66Olds/66OldsBefore.jpg
The masking was necessary and anyone would learn their lesson after trying this just once without plastic.
Finally after the engine was cleaned, polished (not painted or plated) and the carb, cap, and air filter was put back together
http://mysite.verizon.net/RyanBoyce/66Olds/66OldsAfter1.jpg
http://mysite.verizon.net/RyanBoyce/66Olds/66OldsAfter2.jpg
http://mysite.verizon.net/RyanBoyce/66Olds/66OldsAfter3.jpg
This is what we call slow progress. Soon the engine will be brought up to class when it is painted and plated.
As for the exterior and interior, pictures will follow as soon as I get the chance to work it out
Ryan