kev Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 More updates. Had a chance to blast, prime, and paint a bunch of misc stuff. More silver and black.... http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/DSC004921.JPG Only a starquest lover could appreciate this photo, haha. Pile of OEM Mitsubishi hardware for the engine assy: http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/DSC00367.JPG Honestly, I've had enough with the silver and black. So I wanted a contrasting color for the engine block/pan. Went back and forth and ended up just shooting it body color. I think it came out good. Just have some minor cleanup to do and I'm ready to start assembling the rotating assy. http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/DSC00509.JPG http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/DSC005082.JPG http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/DSC005071.JPG Cylinder head is currently at Engine Machine Service. Hoping to have it back in a few weeks. kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natallica Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 BEAUTIFUL!!! -N8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convette Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Wait you painted the inside of the block? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZacMan Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I think the theory is that it helps with oil return? But I reckon the real reason is so when you're driving it you can have a little smirk, because you know that even the inside of the block is painted :-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 My machinist painted the inside of the block. Yes, he claimed it helps oil flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 what happens when the paint flakes off and goes into the oiling system ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I guess I'll have to cross that bridge if it happens. To be honest, the machinist applied it without telling me. It is paint made to be applied to internal engine components. The machine work was performed in 2001..the engine has been in storage since. I've done a lot of second guessing during this build and it has cost me years of time and money. Not going to do that anymore, have to move forward with the decisons that I have made in the past and actually finish this car. It's only been a few months since I sold my other conquest, but I'm really missing driving them. Made a promise to myself that this car will be running/driving before I even consider buying another one. kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy larry Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 September pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrilla Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Lovely build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I just read through everything and this car looks insanely beautiful. Can't wait to see you complete itColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedog_37 Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Great build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87star Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 what happens when the paint flakes off and goes into the oiling system ? It won't, that's Glyptal, its very heat tolerant and remains fairly flexible. Ever pull something apart that had a "tell-tale" bit of red stuff on a screw so the manufacturer knew someone opened it up? Same stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) It won't, that's Glyptal, its very heat tolerant and remains fairly flexible. Ever pull something apart that had a "tell-tale" bit of red stuff on a screw so the manufacturer knew someone opened it up? Same stuff. SO is that a good thing or not or is it just a matter of preference to paint the insideof the block? Edited October 13, 2013 by randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Good debate for a new thread in the engine mods section, and not on this thread. kev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 the engine is painted with Glyptal paint.it is painted and set to dry for a few days.once dry it should be baked in an oven for a certain ammount of time. this paint is even resistant to electricity to a certain point. http://www.glyptal.com/ http://www.eastwood.com/glyptal-red-brush-on-1-qt.html http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/DSC005082.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theastronaut Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Just re-read the thread and I'll have to say again that its the nicest SQ I've ever seen and probably will ever see. Looking forward to updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbruneaux Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Your craftsmanship is only outdone by your patience......Outstanding work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted September 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Thanks guys. Not many updates this year in general. Car is currently in a storage locker. I just relocated to central pa and moved into a new home this past weekend after living out of a hotel room for 2 months. I don't see myself working on the car in the near future while we get settled in and take care of several items pertaining to the house. Good thing is that I now have a 24 x 40 high bay detached garage that is heated and cooled to work in! Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 very nice.i always check for updates. congrats on the new house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confuzd Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Awesome build man. I would love to get another quest and do the same thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mech Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 bump. any chance in restoring all the pictures in this build kev? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted January 15 Author Report Share Posted January 15 I have the pictures but haven't had the desire to re-create the thread. I'm not sure I could even remember the write-up portions of what was lost from 2014 to current. If there is anything specific you would like to see, let me know and I can see what I can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mech Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 what we really need is to be able to upload larger resolution images. The max allowed image size is very difficult to work with. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc_beagle Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 I'm not sure who the actual owner of this site is, but if charging a nominal annual fee for access would help upgrade it to where larger images could be hosted, I'd definitely consider it. I've certainly gotten a lot of good information from the site already and expect I will continue to do so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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