http://www.flickr.com/photos/45044766@N03/sets/721

[proctorls]

As promised, here's an album of shots from the resto.  I haven't figured out how to get the comments to show, but maybe the pictures speak best for themselves.  Click on the slideshow button.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45044766@N03/sets/72157622764584615/

[dav]

Mate awesome job [smiley=thumbsup.gif]...thanks for posting the pics, love your work 8-)

[SCJJR65]

VERY impressive, my friend! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

That is one sparkling clean LS!  Well done!

[scottyintex]

Wow.......great job.....how did you get the engine so clean??

[proctorls]

Some of the engine bits lent themselves to grit blasting.  I have access to a cabinet at work, and I actually blasted one of the jugs after sealing the bore and passages very carefully with duct tape.  But I was paranoid about getting all the grit out, so I did most of the rest with wire brush, steel wool, various scrapers, and oven cleaner.  I had a Vermont winter to do the job, so it was more a case of dumb persistence rather than any magic technique.  

[suecanada]

Very impressive..must make sure LRB does not see your beautiful restoration pics! Thank you for posting those!

[Semper Gumby]

Nice Job.