Lots of hot greasy work today that does not show up as a lot of visible progress but the front suspension is stripped and bagged, the rear axel is out and the springs are ready for blasting. The /6 is coming apart...
A broken sharp screwdriver is all you need to get the dried-out bushing out.
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Looks like maybe a virgin block! No oversized piston stamping.
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Now that is what you call WAY down in the bore!
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Head looks good, no burnt valves.
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Ready for cleaning and blasting
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Native Arizona cars are the only way to go...
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Sending these to Vacuum Orna-Metal for restoration and replating in the morning..
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