Paul Masson's 71 Grabber

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  1. Paul Masson

    Paul Masson MCCI Atlantic Canada Rep

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    Took some time off work this week to make some progress on the engine.

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    I was scared there for a minute and thought you painted the engine black.
     
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    Truth be told, I actually like the black on it. I stopped for a minute and tried to picture it in the engine bay like that but with a red valve cover and air cleaner... I'm happy with the POR-15 Ford Corporate Blue. Its close to what the original was. I used the POR-15 regular rust paint as a base coat, on the recommendations of Boss 302 forums. It made the difference as far as coverage for the Blue. I only had a pint of the blue!
     
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    I used the Por-15 paint on my engine....but it is not as "blue" as yours.
     
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    Nice!!

    In some years Mercury used yellow valve cover(s) on black engines, but don't think I've seen same on a Ford... Would have been interesting in a yellow car...
     
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  6. Paul Masson

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    Got some engine bling installed.

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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    That's going to be too nice to drive when you're finished!
     
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    very nice!! :thumbs2:
     
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    That blue is gorgeous! :thumbs2:
     
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    Got my roof painted with two coats of POR-15. One step closer to having a vinyl top again...

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    Nice job! I've always been a fan of the vinyl roofs. :yup:
     
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    Paul, looks real good. POR should protect it for a long time.
     
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    Got my transmission cleaned-up and ready for new seals, gasket and filter. I would like to get the engine and transmission installed this week. Also, I am done painting and sanding my roof. Just waiting on my vinyl guy to give me a date for installation. He'll be installing the headliner and glass too.

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    I dug the vinyl top out of the box and laid it on the roof. I'll park it out in the sun for a few afternoons to help relax the material, and it will also serve to keep stuff (and people's oily fingers) from contaminating the roof surface prior to adhesive application.

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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Nice job Paul!!! The little details make all the difference. Looks like you haven't missed a single one.
     
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