Inside a 40 Year Old Motor

**Mr. Austin** · 03-22-09, 01:29 AM

So we cracked it all open today this is what we saw. Car is 1969, 84k miles, never rebuilt. putting new push rods in all new gaskets wanting a 4 barrel carb with manifold (obviously) making sure the springs are tight and cleaning the heads. doing this off of a $200 dollar savings. If you have anything you thing laying around or your interested in giving a hand due to boredom P.m. me and ill let you know if im interested. i do take cash/check/parts donations!!!

Many more photos to come as we go.

**Mr. Austin** · 03-22-09, 01:53 AM

Here are some of the Photos when were started

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**AZSonicSnake** · 03-22-09, 03:08 AM

looks like a fun project man! hope it all goes back together well!!

**Mr. Austin** · 03-22-09, 11:35 AM

Thanks! thats usually the hard part..... while she is in pieces i will be doing some mild cams and push rods and fun stuff. i am excited. hope to have her up in less than a month. so my fingers are crossed.

**BLK03SVT** · 03-22-09, 11:48 AM

Why not just pull er out? It's so easy in those cars I figured yankin it would be a better option.

Looks like fun tho!

**1966PonyGirl** · 03-22-09, 12:15 PM

i am soooooo freekin jealous that your ahead of me! i just got the second car so i can eventually start playing or take a class when i have more time.

**Mr. Austin** · 03-22-09, 07:17 PM

um pull her out and do what? take up more room? thats what i dont have.... im still livin with mom..17 years old.. yeah she is already mad the entire garage has grease and mustang parts

**BLK03SVT** · 03-23-09, 11:03 PM

Ahh yea, I remember those days. Makin a mess and makin mom mad! Good luck with the rebuild!

**Mr. Austin** · 03-24-09, 09:43 AM

thanks! i along with Rich (Cougar Man) and Rick are helping me and teaching as we go and they all are amazed at just how amazing the inside of this car look very little carbon build up for 85k miles and it being 40 years old! this weekend we will be trying to get most of it back together. the only thing i dont have on this pay check is the water pump.....but do some "extra" chores from my mom and i could prolly get it :P

**cporteraz** · 04-03-09, 08:46 AM

I remember those days..... I built jacked up small block chevy motor in high school
and dropped it in a 1974 Camaro. I remember figuring what parts I could buy on my busboy paycheck. Those were some fun times. Enjoy the process!

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