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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18143
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-18-2004 08:58 PM
   
I spent 8 hours today scraping, washing and sanding the engine compartment. And it still looks bad  you guys that have taken the time to detail your cars are my nuts.  
I've been trying to find a better way to route all those wires. I put it all in black wire loom not sure I like it ?
I'm going to do some more sanding and then shot it all semi gloss black.
Any tips how to make the wiring look better ?
It was kinda fun standing in the engine compartment.------------------
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Ken
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From: Prospect, Ct. M&M Member No. 31 MCA Member 49299
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-18-2004 09:41 PM
Oh yeah Scoop....I spent a few hours a day for a couple of weeks sitting on a old rolled up quilt strategically placed on the cross member sanding, wire brushing and applying paint remover. Lots of fun...huh ??Heres a cool way to hide your engine compartment wires buddy...I've been considering this myself... http://jr.stangnet.com/hidden.htm#top ------------------
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18143
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-19-2004 12:58 AM
Funny thats the same place I was sitting today too. I'm always in such a hurry to get the sanding done.
I'll look into the wiring idea not sure I'll do it that way yet or not ?
I think BigD did something like that too. His engine bay looks awesome with no loose wires.------------------
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 773
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 02-19-2004 09:32 AM
Scoop I found it much easier to use brush on paint remover than trying to sand anything in the engine compartment.Its messy but it gets you back to the original surface for a "brand new" look.------------------
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Jeff
Gearhead Posts: 306
From: Moore, OK USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 02-19-2004 10:31 AM
Generally speaking the wire looms should be removed. The wrapping should be removed the wires and connectors cleaned then the bundles carefully re-wrapped. Terminate the ends where possible with heat shrink tubing. This gives them a clean look you can't get by simply wiping them down. For my '65, I knew I wanted to add wires to the harness to support electric choke, air conditining, audio, T5-Z neutral safety switch and back up lights, etc. I planned the changes, adding wire and connectors to the harness assemblies. Hardly anyone notices the fact my harness has four connectors at the fire wall vice the normal two. Moreover, I did AutoCad drawings of revisions so the next guy would find the changes less than mysterious... [This message has been edited by Jeff (edited 02-19-2004).]
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-19-2004 12:44 PM
Not sure how far I'm going to take this yet. I might just stick all the wires into large black wire looms, or I might just get new wiring for the everything forward of the the firewall.
I don't think sanding whats left will be to bad. I not going to go crazy in the areas you won't see once the motors in.But I will clean and repaint it all.I started taking apart all the conections and cleaning them and making sure they were all still tight. ------------------
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gmliebau
Gearhead Posts: 254
From: Port St. Lucie, FL
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 02-19-2004 01:37 PM
I've been tearing up an engine compartment in a '68 GT500 and a '68 fastback. I found out that STP heavy duty brake cleaner will strip all that gunk out and strip the paint down to bare metal. Then I've been taking a wire wheel on an air wrench to get the tough stuff. Works really well. If all else fails....sandblast the heck out of it!!!
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 5701
From: British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 02-19-2004 01:47 PM
The only problem with all of these chemical removers, brake cleaner and so on is, even though they work great if you do not clean up afterwords properly the primer and paint will not stick at all. it just turns into a mess and you end up having to sand it anyway. I did mine with just a ton of elbow grease, some cold beer and an air wheel. It took some time to do it, but it turned out great and no problems what so ever with the primer and paint.EDIT: Make sure to tape off and mask the windshield as the small particles that are floating around will get into the windshield gasket and it will cause problems, I was told this by a glass guy. He said the particles will contaminate the seal and cause leaking down the road, I did not do mine because I pulled all the glass out of the car, but I don,tb think your are pulling your windshield. ------------------
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18143
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-19-2004 01:50 PM
I used many cans of brake clean and some sanding pads, on either my old drill or air wheel. I then take paint thinner and wipe it all down before I put the primer on. I get brake clean from the Chevy dealership some how CANS of it end up at my house. ------------------
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18143
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-19-2004 01:57 PM
Good tip John, I cover it with a large drop cloth. Right after I had a new windshield put in I was doing some grinding on the dash. The grinder slipped and dug alittle grove into the brand new windshield. It was a leason for me to slow down. ------------------
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 2255
From: Senoia, G.A. USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 02-19-2004 02:51 PM
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Originally posted by johnmustang:
Make sure to tape off and mask the windshield as the small particles that are floating around will get into the windshield gasket and it will cause problems, I was told this by a glass guy. He said the particles will contaminate the seal and cause leaking down the road, I did not do mine because I pulled all the glass out of the car, but I don,tb think your are pulling your windshield.
This is also true for the glass itself if you ever grind or weld. Those red hot specks of metal (sparks flying) can get stuck in the glass and will rust. Best just cover it all up to be safe. ------------------
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 4768
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 02-19-2004 03:25 PM
This is where I mean that I'm out of my league here. I wish I had the space/tools/ability to pull the engine long enough to do the bay and a few things on engine while it's out. I envy you Ron.------------------
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bud4660
Gearhead Posts: 495
From: Mesquite, Tx. M&M #2925
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 02-19-2004 03:29 PM
This is something I have to do in the near future. You guys might try some oven cleaner over engine cleaner. I found out that works real good. And cleans up with water. Buy the good kind not the cheap stuff. I have some before and after pictures of the rearend I just finished. You would be surprised. It only took 2 1/2 cans to get all the grease off it. lol
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18143
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-19-2004 03:45 PM
Mike your day will come. I do feel lucky to have the place and tools to do the job. Now if only I had the time too. ------------------
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 4768
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 02-19-2004 04:09 PM
I've always liked using dish soap to degrease a engine.------------------
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bud4660
Gearhead Posts: 495
From: Mesquite, Tx. M&M #2925
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 02-19-2004 05:45 PM
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Originally posted by adragon8u:
I've always liked using dish soap to degrease a engine.
I use that to get the grease off me.. Aren't you suppose to be taking the dog for a ride?? LOL
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 4768
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 02-19-2004 05:49 PM
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Originally posted by bud4660:
I use that to get the grease off me.. Aren't you suppose to be taking the dog for a ride?? LOL
LMAO! yeah, in about 4 more hours we all hit the road for the three hour drive. ------------------
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1217
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-19-2004 06:33 PM
i wonder how hard it would be to do it with the engine in? jk im pulling and putting in a new 200 in about three weeks (spring break) so i will have some time to scrub the heack out of the engine bay YEEEEYYYYYYYY------------------
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