Just detailed the engine compartment on my 1970 Swinger 340

BB73Challenger said

I'm wanting to do a similar "clean up" on my 273.I've been putting it off thinking I would want to pull the motor out, but I'm assuming you didn't?Did you just mask everything off very well?How about those exhaust manifolds?They also look great and can be an overlooked item.I'd like a little more detail :happy1:

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I also have a 1965 Barracuda with a 273....here is an engine detail shot of it.
I did not pull the motor I actually did this detail job in less then 4 hours.
first I cleaned the engine bay with carb cleaner and rags.
then I did mast off the hoses with masking tape as they are 20+ years old
I quickly sanded any areas that needed it.
I put old bath towels down and around the engine and used Mopar engine paint in spray cans (street Hemi orange)
I then polished any bolts with a wire wheel on a grinder
I used a 10+ year old can of exhaust manifold paint made by Eastwood and applied it with foam brushes.
I still will take some time to fine detail certain items as I am retired and enjoy the time I spend on the cars I own.


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