1968 442 W-30 engine bay restoration
March 9th, 2010, 01:34 PM
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1968 442 W-30 engine bay restoration *UPDATED*
Hello everyone. We just started this new project 2 weeks ago.
This is a 1968 442 W-30 4-speed car all numbers matching. Some of you may recognize this car from the past. It was once owned and worked on by Greg Godon. It was also featured in I believe Muscle Car Review in the 90's?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/68-Ol...item5d28466c51
Here is the engine compartment as it was before we removed all existing parts.
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Heat stove pipe assy all there and original
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Original short oil sender, used on early 68's, this car was built last week of 1967, 12E Juilian code on cowl tage
engine with no carb and all acessories removed
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Short block
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Original UVH ignition
parts034.jpg
We decided to pull the motor so that we can completely freshen up the engine. Heads will be freshened up with any new parts needed.
Intake has a crack in it, between the rear 2 rear carb secondary bores. We will be looking for a replacement.
Enjoy,
This is a 1968 442 W-30 4-speed car all numbers matching. Some of you may recognize this car from the past. It was once owned and worked on by Greg Godon. It was also featured in I believe Muscle Car Review in the 90's?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/68-Ol...item5d28466c51
Here is the engine compartment as it was before we removed all existing parts.
parts014-1.jpg
parts013-1.jpg
Heat stove pipe assy all there and original
parts017-1.jpg
Original short oil sender, used on early 68's, this car was built last week of 1967, 12E Juilian code on cowl tage
engine with no carb and all acessories removed
parts024.jpg
Short block
parts028.jpg
Original UVH ignition
parts034.jpg
We decided to pull the motor so that we can completely freshen up the engine. Heads will be freshened up with any new parts needed.
Intake has a crack in it, between the rear 2 rear carb secondary bores. We will be looking for a replacement.
Enjoy,
Last edited by StickW31; September 9th, 2010 at 01:57 PM. Reason: updating
September 9th, 2010, 01:47 PM
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Well after a month and a 1/2 of dealing with a pinched nerve in my back, we have resumed work on the 68 W-30. See updated pictures below.
Also working on a 455 assy with hydraulic roller camshaft for a 1968 442 convert, engine assy of 69 W-31 engine and early stages of a 1971 W-30 convert frame off restoration. Its's going to be a busy winter.
Pic's soon for those projests as well.
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Rotted crossover in original "D'" heads
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Rot fixed
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complete exhaust side of head resurfaced
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Head on engine
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original markings on filrewall
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bare engine compartment
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frame before restoring
Also working on a 455 assy with hydraulic roller camshaft for a 1968 442 convert, engine assy of 69 W-31 engine and early stages of a 1971 W-30 convert frame off restoration. Its's going to be a busy winter.
Pic's soon for those projests as well.
Picture181.jpg
Rotted crossover in original "D'" heads
Picture297.jpg
Rot fixed
Picture303.jpg
complete exhaust side of head resurfaced
Picture294-1.jpg
Head on engine
Picture304-2.jpg
Picture332.jpg
original markings on filrewall
Picture331.jpg
Picture339.jpg
bare engine compartment
Picture338.jpg
frame before restoring
September 10th, 2010, 11:10 AM
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getting close to the end of this project
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