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01-19-2008, 07:57 AM
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Re: L-78 intake gaskets/paint
The lead seams on the A pillar of the Black 69 RS/Z have grind marks which are VERY visible... Plus runs in the door jambs... restore one like that and see what it gets you.
 OBTW... the edges of the chrome valve covers would have minimal overspray on them as well...
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01-19-2008, 08:01 AM
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Re: L-78 intake gaskets/paint
Thanks Keith.
With all due respect guys, Bill was asking about engine paint not body paint, seams or panel fit. The majority of the people that come to this site are looking for factual information more so than opinions. That is certainly one reason I am here. I don't like a lot of the things Chevrolet did when they built these cars but I still like to know what is correct or "original". Do some of you think the Benchmark car is perfect? No, but most certainly respect it for it's originality and what it has taught us about how these cars were built (ok, prior to it's stripes).
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#3
01-19-2008, 08:11 AM
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Re: L-78 intake gaskets/paint
Rick:
Easy tiger. I know Bill, and he knows I respect all he does in this craft. Simply givng him a few jabs - clearly Bill will make the call, and it will be the right one. However, if the overspray is "in keeping with factory standards" and originality, I think some were simply suggesting - why stop there? These are only opinions...not criticsms. 
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01-19-2008, 08:27 AM
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Re: L-78 intake gaskets/paint
Here are some shots of some valve covers that were taken off an LS-6 shortly after it was purchased in 1970 and put into drag form. These covers have never been touched since they were removed in 1970.
Lee, I'm cool.  Just pointing out some facts and only taking those responses as opinions. Tiger???? Hmmmmmm, that is the second time I was called that tonight.....   
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#5
01-19-2008, 10:26 AM
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Re: L-78 intake gaskets/paint
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Lee, I'm cool. Just pointing out some facts and only taking those responses as opinions. Tiger???? Hmmmmmm, that is the second time I was called that tonight..... [/ QUOTE ] Hey Rick...that's one more than me!!!  Nice pics Rick. Enjoy both the "factory" and "resto" look. Truth is - I'd be like Bill..."flip a coin."
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#6
01-19-2008, 06:27 PM
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Re: L-78 intake gaskets/paint
You can't see the overspray when you're behind the wheel
 build it, drive it and enjoy it!!wilma 
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01-19-2008, 09:53 PM
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Re: L-78 intake gaskets/paint
The ONLY big-blocks that should have orange overspray along the edges of an aluminum intake are 65-67 Corvettes; they did not have chrome rocker covers. All other SHP aluminum intake bbs with chrome rocker covers should not.
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