7 hrs. of grinding

DRD57 · January 30, 2005, 08:19:42 PM

This should dispel any rumors of me being sane.

Bib_Overalls · January 30, 2005, 08:43:24 PM

We are all a little looney. So what? I mean why not spend seven hours polishing a block. It's a better waste of time than TV or video games. Impressive effort.

Scrap Fe · January 30, 2005, 09:23:46 PM

Quote from: "DRD57"This should dispel any rumors of me being sane.

We both have the same degree of sanity. I spent about 25 hours doing the block, heads and intake on my crate motor before I painted it. Ain't it fun?

unklian · January 30, 2005, 11:10:18 PM

It would be much easier to leave the hood closed,

but I'm sure you will be satisfied with the results.

DRD57 · January 30, 2005, 11:14:21 PM

Quote from: "unklian"It would be much easier to leave the hood closed,
but I'm sure you will be satisfied with the results.

The hood WILL be closed. That's what's so insane about this!

unklian · January 30, 2005, 11:26:29 PM

In that case,yes,your first statement was correct.

The men in White Coats will be coming soon.

Your room,the one with matress wallpaper,is waiting for you.

Phil1934 · January 31, 2005, 03:08:25 AM

Here's the test for crazy. Did you have the block checked for cracks yet?

DRD57 · January 31, 2005, 10:33:23 AM

Quote from: "Phil1934"Here's the test for crazy. Did you have the block checked for cracks yet?

No, I rest my case.

RodZZilla · January 31, 2005, 04:27:05 PM

It could always be a pretty display engine. Just like my favorite saying "There is a fine line between hardcore and stupid" I know which side of the line I am on. I just refuse to answer.

47wood · January 31, 2005, 05:21:08 PM

Gee, it's not like you had something better to do ...right? Besides, long after you've forgotten what a headache it was you'll still be enjoying all that nice smoothing. Can I send my block out there for some rays and a little massage?

DRD57 · February 02, 2005, 09:12:30 PM

Quote from: "Phil1934"Here's the test for crazy. Did you have the block checked for cracks yet?

Not to worry. I checked with the machine shop today. Everything is good. The block cleaned up with a .040 bore and the heads were good too.

Crosley.In.AZ · February 02, 2005, 10:18:04 PM

I've done many things once.

like polishing 2 aluminum intakes for a big block chevy. One was a dual quad cross ram intake. Actually I started the cross ram, took it to a polisherto be finished. When I got it back I re-did the polish work he screwed up, which was most of it.

If you fully polish another engine block , then mayb you are not sane

:?

Gilles · February 03, 2005, 02:24:43 AM

Good job. Is that the engine for the Cadillac? If yes it means that your are working again on this car?

Gilles

Sean · February 03, 2005, 06:42:26 AM

I guess I'm just lazy, there is no way I would spend that much time smoothing a Block. Looks good though.

DRD57 · February 03, 2005, 11:03:59 AM

Quote from: "Gilles"Good job. Is that the engine for the Cadillac? If yes it means that your are working again on this car?

Gilles

Yes, this is the engine for the Cadillac. The block sanding is done on the main shell and it's ready for paint on the door jams and the bottom of the floor. When that's done the chassis will go back together for the final time and the body will go back on the chassis.