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<blockquote data-quote="Black Gold 380R" data-source="post: 16558444" data-attributes="member: 70025"><p>Okay everyone,</p><p></p><p>Went to go see my fabricator yesterday. We talked about the best way to install the 427 emblems on the valve covers. We decided the best way to do it will be to drill holes in the valve cover. Take the tabs on the back of the emblem and thread them. Then we will place them on the valve cover and place a nut on them and tighten them up.</p><p></p><p>My fabricator said he would put some high temp sealant on the tabs to ensure they will not leak oil AND he will place red lock tight to ensure the nut does not vibrate loose or back off. He indicated he would also put sealant on the nut/threads for some double insurance. Would be VERY bad to have nuts bouncing around inside my valve train.</p><p></p><p>I felt this was the best route as I did not want my valve covers milled. If I had them milled the powder coating would get damaged. Also, if the valve covers are milled the 427 emblems would be permanently mounted. This would not allow me to get my valve covers re-powder coated as the process would damage my 427 emblems.</p><p></p><p>Lastly, I coordinated with my fabricator to take him my car in 4 to 6 weeks. This will allow for my induction system to arrive and then I can have him do some work on the car.</p><p></p><p>I'm looking for him to do the following:</p><p></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Install heim joint to hold steering shaft in its proper position.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Create my upper and lower radiator tube. I want metal tubes that can be polished or chromed. No radiator hoses on this build.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">I want him to make a custom radiator cover. Design/style to be determined. He said he can make some cardboard cut outs and see which design I like best before we go final.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Once the car is just about completed, he will install my custom exhaust complete with cut outs. The plan is to have 3 inch pipe, over the axle and out the back (dumped right at the valance. No exhaust pipe will be sticking out the rear). It will have an H pipe and utilize my old Dynomax Race Bullet mufflers. Everything will be stainless steel.</li> </ol><p></p><p>I know I was trying to do this build on my own, but the truth is there are certain things that are beyond my skill level or I simply do not have the tools to do it. Rest assured the majority of this car will be built by me or have my design fingerprint on <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Black Gold 380R, post: 16558444, member: 70025"] Okay everyone, Went to go see my fabricator yesterday. We talked about the best way to install the 427 emblems on the valve covers. We decided the best way to do it will be to drill holes in the valve cover. Take the tabs on the back of the emblem and thread them. Then we will place them on the valve cover and place a nut on them and tighten them up. My fabricator said he would put some high temp sealant on the tabs to ensure they will not leak oil AND he will place red lock tight to ensure the nut does not vibrate loose or back off. He indicated he would also put sealant on the nut/threads for some double insurance. Would be VERY bad to have nuts bouncing around inside my valve train. I felt this was the best route as I did not want my valve covers milled. If I had them milled the powder coating would get damaged. Also, if the valve covers are milled the 427 emblems would be permanently mounted. This would not allow me to get my valve covers re-powder coated as the process would damage my 427 emblems. Lastly, I coordinated with my fabricator to take him my car in 4 to 6 weeks. This will allow for my induction system to arrive and then I can have him do some work on the car. I'm looking for him to do the following: [LIST=1] [*]Install heim joint to hold steering shaft in its proper position. [*]Create my upper and lower radiator tube. I want metal tubes that can be polished or chromed. No radiator hoses on this build. [*]I want him to make a custom radiator cover. Design/style to be determined. He said he can make some cardboard cut outs and see which design I like best before we go final. [*]Once the car is just about completed, he will install my custom exhaust complete with cut outs. The plan is to have 3 inch pipe, over the axle and out the back (dumped right at the valance. No exhaust pipe will be sticking out the rear). It will have an H pipe and utilize my old Dynomax Race Bullet mufflers. Everything will be stainless steel. [/LIST] I know I was trying to do this build on my own, but the truth is there are certain things that are beyond my skill level or I simply do not have the tools to do it. Rest assured the majority of this car will be built by me or have my design fingerprint on :D. [/QUOTE]
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