Lots of pictures, few words -
With stuff prepped and in fabrication, attention turned to the block itself . . . . The original format was blue, but it was decided black would go with more things . . . so it began.
There was quite a lot of minor damage / prep needed on the block so I stripped some areas back to bare metal / part primed / high-build primed etc . . .
Next I primed the whole thing, to give myself an even start-point.
Next came 3 coats of black.
And after the dust settled . . .
With it looking pimpin', I got excited and started putting bits back on . . . .
Note the spark plugs . . .
Then, with the manifold milled and the spacer-plate ready (this plate replaced the carb and basically just forms the point the air-cleaner sits on) . . . .
The intake took quite a bit of prep and I bolted the bits on prior to priming. Eagle-eyed viewers will notice some of the items from the laser-cut pile in the photo above.
Next up is the manifold painted and on.
And the plate tapped to accept the standard air-cleaner studding . . .
All back together . . . .
Next is a break, while I wait for the next bits to be fabricated . . . these will support the glass and will be powder-coated so I get a break from painting (meaning they *should* just bolt straight on)