Project "Chihuahua" '65 Formula S Restoration "Estilo Mexicano"
Drug the 318 out of the back of the garage to repaint it the correct red. (I still have the commando AFB, intake manifold, chrome air cleaner, finned valve covers, original A904). Not sure how much disassembly is required. Already plan on swapping oil pan and re-installing the wrinkle-finish valve covers. I have a gasket set handy, in case I want to pull the water pump out of the way. I'll have to think about it before I jump in. A lot of prep work for now (degreasing). It received a stock rebuild about 10 years ago and runs fine. The block is from a 1980 year model with a casting date of December 1979 (engine built at Mound Road and vehicle assembled Lynch Road).
Drug the 318 out of the back of the garage to repaint it the correct red. (I still have the commando AFB, intake manifold, chrome air cleaner, finned valve covers, original A904). Not sure how much disassembly is required. Already plan on swapping oil pan and re-installing the wrinkle-finish valve covers. I have a gasket set handy, in case I want to pull the water pump out of the way. I'll have to think about it before I jump in. A lot of prep work for now (degreasing). It received a stock rebuild about 10 years ago and runs fine. The block is from a 1980 year model with a casting date of December 1979 (engine built at Mound Road and vehicle assembled Lynch Road).
