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?
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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
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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,

 

Looks like a great starter. Good luck on your built and post lots of pics.

 

Nice car keep us updated with pictures and progress notes

 

Yes, nice looking project! It looks like someone did a lot of work detailing the engine compartment in the past. John

 

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

 

getting close to the end of this project
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Looking good!

 

do you have any after paint before the engine went back in ? Did you do a rings ad lower end stuff or top end ? what cam are you putting in it ? are you getting new inner fenders

 

Looking good, 4 speed Steve!


Jim