TB removal and then some!!!

[mgbrv8]

Tom I may have miss this in previous comments but what is this anomaly on the surface?

Dave

[Roadster]

Originally Posted by gtcollins@maxnet.co.nz

Hi Tom
When I painted the top of my engine I did it in bass coat clear coat so I paint the silver first then I tried to paint the black with a brush all it did was make gray so I then clear coated over the hole manifold once dry I sanded the whole lot down with 400 sand paper then I masking taped the area of and painted it when dry I sanded the excess paint of then clear coated over the hole manifold once again here is a photos of the job hopefully this makes sense
Regards Glen

Looking good Glen, thanks for the idea....

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Looking good Glen, thanks for the idea....

Originally Posted by mgbrv8

Tom I may have miss this in previous comments but what is this anomaly on the surface?

Dave

Dave, I have no clue, as that is Glen's plenum. I also did not take notice until you just pointed that out. Hopefully he will see the post and respond. I would imagine that would need a repair. It's weird as it appears in one pic and not the other. So maybe it was repaired before he put the final finish on the plenum...

[gtcollins@maxnet.co.nz]

Originally Posted by mgbrv8

Tom I may have miss this in previous comments but what is this anomaly on the surface?

Dave

Hi here is a photo of the area now it's finished


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[gtcollins@maxnet.co.nz]

Hi again I don't remember doing the repair you can see a repair I did on the other side it was a few weeks between the first clear coat and the letters getting done and some how the plenum got a small chip

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[gtcollins@maxnet.co.nz]

Hi I had a decal made and then painted the red removed the decal sanded and clear coated

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[Flyman 27]

Where did you get the image file? That is really a nice look! Care to share?

[Roadster]

Originally Posted by gtcollins@maxnet.co.nz

Hi I had a decal made and then painted the red removed the decal sanded and clear coated

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Great idea Glen, you do nice work....

Coolant pipes on their way to Carter, the engraving will be different!!!
Also trying an experiment with the paint other than spraying, on the IH's and some other areas. It is just a test, don't think it will work out too well, but I had to try. Have to try another coat to see the final result....


on the rough surface it is fine....on the smooth surface, not so good...

[gtcollins@maxnet.co.nz]

I got the original picture of Jerry website and give it to a sign writer and they did the rest

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[gtcollins@maxnet.co.nz]

I did a lot sanding I am very fortunate that I have a good workshop and a lot of equipment

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[Roadster]

After reading all of the threads per Cliff, and the WAZOO suggestions, along with a lengthy conversation with VetteVet (Jep) last night, I have decided to block the TB coolant. It makes sense and even though I live in the NE, I really don't drive the Z during the winter that much, especially with any salt on the road. So it's really no biggie.
That being said, went out this AM to pick up the items needed to complete the job. Although I have a rethread kit, the instructions specifically say it is not to be used to cut new threads. And it even doesn't have the correct size tap anyway. So off to HD, and Lowes with no success except I did pick up a 11/32" drill bit just to be sure. Their tap and die sets, even single 1/8" NPT taps are non existent in these stores.
So off to Fastenal to see what they had. Found the correct tap and T-handle wrench there and the brass plugs needed to do the job. Only problem is the first two items were very expensive....the brass plugs for a bag of 5 were only $2.17, a real bargain. I won't tell you want the other two items cost. Found on ebay that I can get an 80 piece set which includes the
1/8" x 27 NPT tap, for less than 1/2 of what I paid for two tools. So they will be going back for sure.

the brass plugs...

the other two expensive items..