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11-23-2002, 10:40 PM
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I am a Polishing Fool, Valve Covers, AIR Tube, Water Pump>> This was by far the biggest challenge...the water pump. To many areas that needed the dremmel. There are a few spots that are not perfect but it prob is better than average.
The valve cover on the drivers side is perfect, I am seriously considering moving the coil packs and leaving them visible. Still have to polish the passenger side cover.
The AIR tube is stainless so I went ahead and polished it also.
Before Water Pump...
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=MyPhotos_GetPubPhoto&PhotoID=nGAA AAIIFUje765t*8VBX5zCHNbGxw2qddYjC4Ory2FGuVAUUgGVUB AAAAAAAAAAA" alt=" - " />
After Polished Water Pump...
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Valve Cover & AIR Tube...
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=MyPhotos_GetPubPhoto&PhotoID=nGAA AAFQF!jS1ekmTMGjk258!thEm!1WDdmE*Ky1zcE1nTDnnsb4Ez QAAAAAAAAAA" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=MyPhotos_GetPubPhoto&PhotoID=nGAA AAGMFOjXMZkQlolln8lzbwE4opa43jyQl0N2y014al8Tkl4n6z QAAAAAAAAAA" alt=" - " />
The valve cover on the drivers side is perfect, I am seriously considering moving the coil packs and leaving them visible. Still have to polish the passenger side cover.
The AIR tube is stainless so I went ahead and polished it also.
Before Water Pump...
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=MyPhotos_GetPubPhoto&PhotoID=nGAA AAIIFUje765t*8VBX5zCHNbGxw2qddYjC4Ory2FGuVAUUgGVUB AAAAAAAAAAA" alt=" - " />
After Polished Water Pump...
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=MyPhotos_GetPubPhoto&PhotoID=nGAA AAOcE2i0O75UG1qGvaxEytbkSfAuVxDrfOiuZz9PNzQeqkQ8ed TAAAAAAAAAA" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=MyPhotos_GetPubPhoto&PhotoID=nGAA AAIkF3zfOWKpd!UKLyLzoHNmsybAn*DyP4IxLaua2Md3Ygi7jw TAAAAAAAAAA" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=MyPhotos_GetPubPhoto&PhotoID=nGAA AAJYFbDgJOMcicLD28tcXaYSiQxuOH*r!O43KDGNz8xz!gWAq3 jAAAAAAAAAA" alt=" - " />
Valve Cover & AIR Tube...
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=MyPhotos_GetPubPhoto&PhotoID=nGAA AAFQF!jS1ekmTMGjk258!thEm!1WDdmE*Ky1zcE1nTDnnsb4Ez QAAAAAAAAAA" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=MyPhotos_GetPubPhoto&PhotoID=nGAA AAGMFOjXMZkQlolln8lzbwE4opa43jyQl0N2y014al8Tkl4n6z QAAAAAAAAAA" alt=" - " />
11-23-2002, 11:30 PM
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Re: I am a Polishing Fool, Valve Covers, AIR Tube, Water Pump>> Hey, found a display toy for some of you show guys. Bottom of the page...
http://www.stainlessworks.net/Genera...20GrandStands.
OH! By the way, yuk! <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />
http://www.stainlessworks.net/Genera...20GrandStands.
OH! By the way, yuk! <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />
11-24-2002, 01:26 AM
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Re: I am a Polishing Fool, Valve Covers, AIR Tube, Water Pump>> Tod, how the hell is the underneath of your car so damn clean...geeze your rearend is actually clean...mabey one day i too will have a clean undercarriage <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: I am a Polishing Fool, Valve Covers, AIR Tube, Water Pump>> When are we gonna see a pic of all these nice polished parts installed?? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
11-24-2002, 01:57 AM
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Re: I am a Polishing Fool, Valve Covers, AIR Tube, Water Pump>> SO, when can I send you my valve covers for polish work now that my coils are off? <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />
Man, the judges will need sunglasses to look under your hood at the next all camaro show! I guess its going to be a shootout for 2nd place now! Well, I dont even stand a chance for honorable mention but DAMN TODD, no one can hold a candle to what you have done! Great work and keep that dremel running!
Man, the judges will need sunglasses to look under your hood at the next all camaro show! I guess its going to be a shootout for 2nd place now! Well, I dont even stand a chance for honorable mention but DAMN TODD, no one can hold a candle to what you have done! Great work and keep that dremel running!
11-24-2002, 04:28 AM
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Re: I am a Polishing Fool, Valve Covers, AIR Tube, Water Pump>> Todd, you know what you need? A JOB! LOL, or maybe I just need YOUR job! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> That is going to be my new favorite SS when you're done! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Re: I am a Polishing Fool, Valve Covers, AIR Tube, Water Pump>> Looks really good. It is funny to see all those shiny parts next to your banged up thumb in that last picture <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
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Re: I am a Polishing Fool, Valve Covers, AIR Tube, Water Pump>> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Mike Hoffpauir:
<strong>Looks really good. It is funny to see all those shiny parts next to your banged up thumb in that last picture <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Strange but BOTH of them are like that. Hmmmmm....polishing parts.....fingernails......fingernail polish?! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
<strong>Looks really good. It is funny to see all those shiny parts next to your banged up thumb in that last picture <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Strange but BOTH of them are like that. Hmmmmm....polishing parts.....fingernails......fingernail polish?! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Re: I am a Polishing Fool, Valve Covers, AIR Tube, Water Pump>> What all did you use? Sand paper, polishes, dremel, etc...
I've been thinking of polishing my valve covers.
you can reuse the stock gaskets right?
Looks really good too!!!!!!
I've been thinking of polishing my valve covers.
you can reuse the stock gaskets right?
Looks really good too!!!!!!
11-24-2002, 08:29 PM
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Re: I am a Polishing Fool, Valve Covers, AIR Tube, Water Pump>> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by WEASEL:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Mike Hoffpauir:
<strong>Looks really good. It is funny to see all those shiny parts next to your banged up thumb in that last picture <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Strange but BOTH of them are like that. Hmmmmm....polishing parts.....fingernails......fingernail polish?! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Those are my daughters hands holding the part, she is 9. I am not into painting my nails, lol. See how rumors get started.
Weasel, you always crack me up. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Mike Hoffpauir:
<strong>Looks really good. It is funny to see all those shiny parts next to your banged up thumb in that last picture <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Strange but BOTH of them are like that. Hmmmmm....polishing parts.....fingernails......fingernail polish?! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Those are my daughters hands holding the part, she is 9. I am not into painting my nails, lol. See how rumors get started.
Weasel, you always crack me up. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
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Re: I am a Polishing Fool, Valve Covers, AIR Tube, Water Pump>> Awesome!, I was going to ask when you started painting your fingernails....LOL........the valve covers are unbelievable!!.......
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Re: I am a Polishing Fool, Valve Covers, AIR Tube, Water Pump>> 99Z28RS...I'll tell ya, you need a comfortable creeper to keep things clean under the car, lol.
SublimeRT...Everyone at my work asks the same thing, I think by spring. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
NataSS Inc...I am so sorry to hear about your windshield. I'll tell ya, I hate to put those coil packs back on the polished covers.
slow...The block?? I am tempted, but that is out of my league.
SSG--Z28...Thanks for the compliments. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Brandon...I did a write up on my last post and with 6kmi my gasket is good to go again.
Blu Beast...Thanks again for the nice words.
SublimeRT...Everyone at my work asks the same thing, I think by spring. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
NataSS Inc...I am so sorry to hear about your windshield. I'll tell ya, I hate to put those coil packs back on the polished covers.
slow...The block?? I am tempted, but that is out of my league.
SSG--Z28...Thanks for the compliments. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Brandon...I did a write up on my last post and with 6kmi my gasket is good to go again.
Blu Beast...Thanks again for the nice words.
11-24-2002, 10:16 PM
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Re: I am a Polishing Fool, Valve Covers, AIR Tube, Water Pump>> 99Z28RS...I'll tell ya, you need a comfortable creeper to keep things clean under the car, lol.
SublimeRT...Everyone at my work asks the same thing, I think by spring. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
NataSS Inc...I am so sorry to hear about your windshield. I'll tell ya, I hate to put those coil packs back on the polished covers.
slow...The block?? I am tempted, but that is out of my league.
SSG--Z28...Thanks for the compliments. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Brandon...I did a write up on my last post and with 6kmi my gasket is good to go again.
Blu Beast...Thanks again for the nice words.
SublimeRT...Everyone at my work asks the same thing, I think by spring. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
NataSS Inc...I am so sorry to hear about your windshield. I'll tell ya, I hate to put those coil packs back on the polished covers.
slow...The block?? I am tempted, but that is out of my league.
SSG--Z28...Thanks for the compliments. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Brandon...I did a write up on my last post and with 6kmi my gasket is good to go again.
Blu Beast...Thanks again for the nice words.
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Re: I am a Polishing Fool, Valve Covers, AIR Tube, Water Pump>> Put the polish down. Step away from the car.
I really think you've spent too much time on
your car.
Now, come over to my place and do mine! I've got...
beer. I've got...pizza...
HOLY SMOKES! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
That looks simply amazing! Keep it up!
-brian
I really think you've spent too much time on
your car.
Now, come over to my place and do mine! I've got...
beer. I've got...pizza...
HOLY SMOKES! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
That looks simply amazing! Keep it up!
-brian
