1986 TX DPS #M6-307 Restoration

[NoDrama43]

was the engine block painted on an 86?

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by NoDrama43

was the engine block painted on an 86?

No. Natural (no finish) from '82 on.

http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showpost...5&postcount=14

http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=96205

[ChrisL]

Oops! I stand corrected it seems. I really don't care to put a rusty block back in the car though, so it will have an over-restored look. Which is fine with me, it will still look the part.

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by ChrisL

Oops! I stand corrected it seems. I really don't care to put a rusty block back in the car though, so it will have an over-restored look. Which is fine with me, it will still look the part.

You could always blast it and clear it, too.

[NoDrama43]

I use a paint product called "Cast BLast". It makes the block look like it is a brand new cast and unrusted engine block. It also lasts a long time if you prep the block properly.

[ChrisL]

Thanks for the recommendations guys! I'll use that one the next one for sure.

[Mustang Kid]

Originally Posted by NoDrama43

I use a paint product called "Cast BLast". It makes the block look like it is a brand new cast and unrusted engine block. It also lasts a long time if you prep the block properly.

Great product

I always thought the blocks were painted black, but I learned something new today . Using cast blast is the way to go

[GSPI]

Originally Posted by NoDrama43

I use a paint product called "Cast BLast". It makes the block look like it is a brand new cast and unrusted engine block. It also lasts a long time if you prep the block properly.

I was wondering about that too. There is a gray paint code showing for that year that Chris and I discussed yesterday. The nature of the forgings of that engine out of the Cleveland engine plant would have allowed for it to be a raw block for a short while.

Interesting!

[ChrisL]

EFI powerplant for the first time in many years!

And it will need new springs (cut) and shocks, those will be done when the suspension phase starts...

And the Marti Report! Pretty dang cool:

[28HopUp]

You're making GREAT progress, Chris! Thanks for documenting your build with pictures and sharing them here...