Technical Thickstun Original paint Value

it did, the way you see it is how i got it and i opened it up just to see what i was working with, has no cracks from what i see and has adjustable lifters installed.

 

I have two of those PM7 intakes, and both have a couple little blotches of paint left on them, so you can tell that they haven't been intentionally stripped or blasted but also most of the paint was just lost with time. So the paint must not have stuck/held up very well with use. Super rare to see one with the original paint all intact like that, pretty cool.

 

A factory relieved L block. With adjustable lifters, and the bores drilled for a steady rod to hold them. Would be surprised if it didn’t have a bigger cam to boot.

 

that would be nice!. gonna pull it out this weekend.

 

20 more horsepower at 4,500-4,600 R.P.M. Unless you are racing week in and week out how often are you turning a flathead that tight?

 

So after having the wife do a little cleaning , this is what I have.
next question i guess is can i coat it with a high temp clear coat?

 

I’d just use it as is.

 

I am, the red grew on me

 

I think clear is a bad idea. Lots of potential to react with the paint with very little potential benefit. Would kinda spoil the originality too.

 

I’d run it as is.

or sell it to someone that likes it more and get a “better” looking one

 

I'll keep it as is and run it, thx for all the replies guys, very much appreciated

 

Very Nice! 60 Special

 

You say your wife cleaned it? Came out nice, what did she use, the dishwasher?

 

yea she wanted to help out, hot soapy water with a bristol brush like suggested by one of the guys

 

so now it is 'ship shape in bristol fashion'-but you have to be from the u.k to know....