Illinois, United States
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2007 - 03:33 PM UTC
Hey guys I am going to do my first rusty car with a base and all. And i was wondering how to weather the engine. And if you have anymore tips I would love them
Tim
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New York, United States
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2007 - 04:20 PM UTC
Hey Tim,
Well it depends how long the car sits. Now what I’m about to say is worst case, engine block is greasy and grimy, mostly around oil pan, heads and valve covers. Any aluminum would look chalky white. Exhaust manifold and tubes would be flaky and rusted. Then a med. To heavy coat of dust. Also you can add in some leaves using Parsley flakes fro the kitchen. I just did a google search image typing “dirty engine” and found some pics. Type in other works and see what comes up. Um…also the longer the car sits the deeper it settles into the ground.
Joe
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matt
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2007 - 11:08 PM UTC
Joe's Spot on....... the headers are usually the worst (rusty) part as they're the thinnest part to see alot of heat.
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Myanmar
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Posted: Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 03:23 PM UTC
Hi, Timd346,
My buddy's ' 71 Chevy Chevelle is parked outside right now. It sit there since 2003. I finally started it last weekend. I can take pictures of the engine and exhast if you want to see.
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Illinois, United States
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Posted: Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 03:43 PM UTC
I really dont want you to go through the trouble to take pics of it but if you want it would be so helpful.
Tim
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Myanmar
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Posted: Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 04:05 PM UTC
no trouble.
look here tomorrow evening.
i watched a scale plastic figure crawl along the edge . . . of an exacto blade . . . that's my dream , it's my nightmare . . . . . . . crawling , slithering . . . . . along the edge . . . . . . of an exacto . . . . . blade . . . . and surviving
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Posted: Sunday, June 24, 2007 - 05:38 AM UTC
Works in progres
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Myanmar
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Posted: Sunday, June 24, 2007 - 01:49 PM UTC

check here for more images of this engine and car
http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k290/SprueOne/350V8/I'll be uploading more tonight and tomorrow
i watched a scale plastic figure crawl along the edge . . . of an exacto blade . . . that's my dream , it's my nightmare . . . . . . . crawling , slithering . . . . . along the edge . . . . . . of an exacto . . . . . blade . . . . and surviving
Illinois, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 02:27 PM UTC
Thanks i printed all the ones that will help me.
Tim
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Illinois, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 08:08 AM UTC
So, ya build this motor yet? We're all waiting. (Not really, but, I am!) Let's see it!
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Posted: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 10:21 AM UTC
Nice mug shot Murph.
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