Cleaning the engine bay...(Pic) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Edmond · 04-04-2002, 04:23 PM

Well, after a weekends work it looks very good if ya ask me

What do you guys think?

Cya,
Edmond

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1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400,
Edelbrock Victor Jr., Holley 750 cfm

1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original)

1987 VW Golf 1.8i

1983 Yamaha XS650 Heritage Special (Wife's bike)
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Capelle a/d IJssel,
The Netherlands
http://home.hetnet.nl/~epw-awes/index.html

Luckymic34 · 04-04-2002, 04:24 PM

Look'in good man!

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68 custom stepside
350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI,
Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers
40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot
2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter,
4.10 gears
Virginia Beach, VA by way of
Houston, TX

Slick1 · 04-04-2002, 04:29 PM

Does that have propane on it? I was wondering what all the heater hoses and hoses stuck in the air filter were. Look nice and clean though!

Edmond · 04-04-2002, 04:31 PM

Yes it runs on propane.
I didn't like the look of the IMPCO setup,
so I rebuild a big air filter to fit it all in.

Cya,
Edmond

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1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400,
Edelbrock Victor Jr., Holley 750 cfm

1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original)

1987 VW Golf 1.8i

1983 Yamaha XS650 Heritage Special (Wife's bike)
-------------------------
Capelle a/d IJssel,
The Netherlands
http://home.hetnet.nl/~epw-awes/index.html

**Yukon Jack** · 04-04-2002, 04:54 PM

Looks great, ya wanna come down and do that to my engine bay also

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residing near Rose Hill, Kansas

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**Desert Rat** · 04-04-2002, 05:44 PM

MY FAVORITE PLACE!!!!The engine compartment,everything vehicle i own is ugly on the outside,but usually pretty or very clean under the hood.MY ugly 69 Primered GMC i drive everyday,never wash it.dont sweep it out often-but the 200,000 probably plus motor and underhood is clean.motor painted,firewall done,inner fenders painted,frame and suspension painted,new belts,hoses,i dont like to get dirty when i remember to check the oil!
Back to the topic looks good under the hood,i didnt even notice propane,when first looked at it,till iread the posts,and went back up and relooked at the pic a little harder!!!!Looks nice man!!!

**Desert Rat** · 04-04-2002, 05:54 PM

By the way i thought id add this-i dont know why-my brain is just functioning differnt or something.
When my wife and i goto car shows,she walks up looks at the side of the car,then the interior,i walk right up and look at the motor,sometimes not even the car,then i walk away,Wife asked how come i didnt look at the car-i said"i just want to see what the owner did.dont know if she understood me or not-she left it alone.But if i see garbage bad ties,electrical twist nuts on the wires,I dont look at the car.if the owner has it sweet under the hood you know they took more time on the rest.Ive seen some sweet Truck,Impalas,Chevelles,Novas with a big block crammed under the dood.coathager piece here,bailing wire there a motor mount welded to frame,I dont usually care to see the rest!!!!And i hate it at car shows when someone showing a $30,000 hotrod,and the hoods closed-its like is there a motor in it or did you push it off the trailer.I seen a beautiful 57 ragtop all original-high 900 point car being,winched up on the trailer-man id have to jump in that thing fire it up and skwak the tires.Hope there was something cool under there!!!probably a no internaled/external restored 283 F.I motor.

nroden · 04-04-2002, 08:37 PM

Looks good. I need to get to cleaning up under my hood sometime. Remove all the old grease from my grandpa and great uncles ownerships "eras".
I agree about keeping things neat under the hood. I try to not take "cheap shortcuts" and want EVERYTHING to look nice. Even if no one will ever see it.

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Nick Rodenberg
Wellington, MO
http://nickrod.port5.com
You can click on "My 72 Chevy Truck"
I have a 72 Cheyenne 10 with a V8 350 and a TH-350 auto-tranny.
White/Ochre/White
Runs well... working on body.
Hoping to have completed in March when I turn 16

lukecp · 04-04-2002, 11:05 PM

Looks pretty good! I painted my engine pay a little while ago, and it looks OK. I have made quite a few shortcuts on the electrical stuff, but it all works pretty good. Whenever i get the money and time to put TBI fuel injection on my truck, i am gonna try to do a really good job on everything. All accessories are coming off, its getting a fesh coat of orange, and i will clean up the engine compartment too. I will to try to stay clear of the twist on connectors too, lol

.

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Lucas

"Another proud owner of one of the coolest trucks ever built"

drop_shift@hotmail.com

My Daily-Driver: '72 Chevy LWB Custom/10. Rebuilt 350, 300 HP thanks to a few go-fast goodies. Ochre with a white top. Future plans include a frame off restoration, and maybe a blown 383.

68 Suburban · 04-04-2002, 11:48 PM

Edmond, I would love to see more pics of how you have the propane set up.

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Edmond · 04-05-2002, 09:27 AM

Here they are 68 Suburban....

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1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400,
Edelbrock Victor Jr., Holley 750 cfm

1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original)

1987 VW Golf 1.8i

1983 Yamaha XS650 Heritage Special (Wife's bike)
-------------------------
Capelle a/d IJssel,
The Netherlands
http://home.hetnet.nl/~epw-awes/index.html

neonlarry · 04-05-2002, 02:16 PM

I have a question. I have a set of the same M/T valve covers as in the pic, and I was wondering how to set up the oil fill and PCV valve. They have no holes in them right now, but they do have a part that looks like it can be removed to put in a breather or a PCV valve. I was just wondering if anyone has used them, and if I should put them on my truck or get something else.

71GMC_3/4T · 04-05-2002, 03:20 PM

Looks nice and clean Edmond! I thought I saw a speck of dirt, but it was on my monitor instead!

Edmond · 04-05-2002, 04:07 PM

LOL
There is plenty more to do

Cya,
Edmond

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1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400,
Edelbrock Victor Jr., Holley 750 cfm

1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original)

1987 VW Golf 1.8i

1983 Yamaha XS650 Heritage Special (Wife's bike)
-------------------------
Capelle a/d IJssel,
The Netherlands
http://home.hetnet.nl/~epw-awes/index.html

04-04-2002, 04:23 PM	#1
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Cleaning the engine bay...(Pic) Well, after a weekends work it looks very good if ya ask me What do you guys think? Cya, Edmond ------------------ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Victor Jr., Holley 750 cfm 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) 1987 VW Golf 1.8i 1983 Yamaha XS650 Heritage Special (Wife's bike) ------------------------- Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands http://home.hetnet.nl/~epw-awes/index.html __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

04-04-2002, 04:24 PM	#2
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	Look'in good man! ------------------ 68 custom stepside 350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI, Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears Virginia Beach, VA by way of Houston, TX __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

04-04-2002, 04:31 PM	#4
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Yes it runs on propane. I didn't like the look of the IMPCO setup, so I rebuild a big air filter to fit it all in. Cya, Edmond ------------------ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Victor Jr., Holley 750 cfm 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) 1987 VW Golf 1.8i 1983 Yamaha XS650 Heritage Special (Wife's bike) ------------------------- Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands http://home.hetnet.nl/~epw-awes/index.html __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

04-04-2002, 04:54 PM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Looks great, ya wanna come down and do that to my engine bay also ------------------ 1969 C20 4x4 with roughly 6" lift and 35's residing near Rose Hill, Kansas Yukon Jack's Web Pages __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-04-2002, 08:37 PM	#8
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	Looks good. I need to get to cleaning up under my hood sometime. Remove all the old grease from my grandpa and great uncles ownerships "eras". I agree about keeping things neat under the hood. I try to not take "cheap shortcuts" and want EVERYTHING to look nice. Even if no one will ever see it. ------------------ Nick Rodenberg Wellington, MO http://nickrod.port5.com You can click on "My 72 Chevy Truck" I have a 72 Cheyenne 10 with a V8 350 and a TH-350 auto-tranny. White/Ochre/White Runs well... working on body. Hoping to have completed in March when I turn 16 __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

04-04-2002, 04:29 PM	#3
Slick1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Olathe, Ks USA Posts: 29	Does that have propane on it? I was wondering what all the heater hoses and hoses stuck in the air filter were. Look nice and clean though!

04-04-2002, 05:44 PM	#6
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	MY FAVORITE PLACE!!!!The engine compartment,everything vehicle i own is ugly on the outside,but usually pretty or very clean under the hood.MY ugly 69 Primered GMC i drive everyday,never wash it.dont sweep it out often-but the 200,000 probably plus motor and underhood is clean.motor painted,firewall done,inner fenders painted,frame and suspension painted,new belts,hoses,i dont like to get dirty when i remember to check the oil! Back to the topic looks good under the hood,i didnt even notice propane,when first looked at it,till iread the posts,and went back up and relooked at the pic a little harder!!!!Looks nice man!!!

04-04-2002, 05:54 PM	#7
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	By the way i thought id add this-i dont know why-my brain is just functioning differnt or something. When my wife and i goto car shows,she walks up looks at the side of the car,then the interior,i walk right up and look at the motor,sometimes not even the car,then i walk away,Wife asked how come i didnt look at the car-i said"i just want to see what the owner did.dont know if she understood me or not-she left it alone.But if i see garbage bad ties,electrical twist nuts on the wires,I dont look at the car.if the owner has it sweet under the hood you know they took more time on the rest.Ive seen some sweet Truck,Impalas,Chevelles,Novas with a big block crammed under the dood.coathager piece here,bailing wire there a motor mount welded to frame,I dont usually care to see the rest!!!!And i hate it at car shows when someone showing a $30,000 hotrod,and the hoods closed-its like is there a motor in it or did you push it off the trailer.I seen a beautiful 57 ragtop all original-high 900 point car being,winched up on the trailer-man id have to jump in that thing fire it up and skwak the tires.Hope there was something cool under there!!!probably a no internaled/external restored 283 F.I motor.

04-04-2002, 11:05 PM	#9
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Looks pretty good! I painted my engine pay a little while ago, and it looks OK. I have made quite a few shortcuts on the electrical stuff, but it all works pretty good. Whenever i get the money and time to put TBI fuel injection on my truck, i am gonna try to do a really good job on everything. All accessories are coming off, its getting a fesh coat of orange, and i will clean up the engine compartment too. I will to try to stay clear of the twist on connectors too, lol . ------------------ Lucas "Another proud owner of one of the coolest trucks ever built" drop_shift@hotmail.com My Daily-Driver: '72 Chevy LWB Custom/10. Rebuilt 350, 300 HP thanks to a few go-fast goodies. Ochre with a white top. Future plans include a frame off restoration, and maybe a blown 383. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

04-04-2002, 11:48 PM	#10
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Edmond, I would love to see more pics of how you have the propane set up. ------------------ Check out other members trucks 1968 50th Anniversary C-10 Suburban (Tows all these cars all over the place) 1968 50th Anniversary C-10 Pickup 1968 50th Anniversary C-20 Pickup CST 1969 SS Camaro Conv't 2000 Chevy Malibu (Suppose to be daily driver, but the Burb is) Phoenix, AZ. Click Here for Parts and Venicles I have Available THINGS I AM LOOKING FOR: 67-68 SUBURBAN TRIM. $$$$ Reward for finding the 3rd door trim piece and the small piece that goes on the 1/4 panel right behind the 3rd door. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

04-05-2002, 09:27 AM	#11
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Here they are 68 Suburban.... ------------------ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Victor Jr., Holley 750 cfm 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) 1987 VW Golf 1.8i 1983 Yamaha XS650 Heritage Special (Wife's bike) ------------------------- Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands http://home.hetnet.nl/~epw-awes/index.html __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

04-05-2002, 02:16 PM	#12
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	I have a question. I have a set of the same M/T valve covers as in the pic, and I was wondering how to set up the oil fill and PCV valve. They have no holes in them right now, but they do have a part that looks like it can be removed to put in a breather or a PCV valve. I was just wondering if anyone has used them, and if I should put them on my truck or get something else. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

04-05-2002, 03:20 PM	#13
71GMC_3/4T Weapons Of Construction Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,095	Looks nice and clean Edmond! I thought I saw a speck of dirt, but it was on my monitor instead! __________________ 1971 GMC 2500, 402/TH400 4.10 Daily Driver Lafayette, CO

04-05-2002, 04:07 PM	#14
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	LOL There is plenty more to do Cya, Edmond ------------------ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Victor Jr., Holley 750 cfm 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) 1987 VW Golf 1.8i 1983 Yamaha XS650 Heritage Special (Wife's bike) ------------------------- Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands http://home.hetnet.nl/~epw-awes/index.html __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands



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