Clean engine bays

[Aaron]

Eventually I plan on cleaning up the wires in my engine bay. I was reminded on how much still want to do this while checking out various Mustangs on ebay. It reminded me how I continue to be amazed on how someone can turn an engine bay from this (no - this is not my car):

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to this:

Granted, Mansonozz has put a TON of work into his car, but it's definately something I hope to be able to accomplish eventually. What a transformation!

So who's got the cleanest looking engine bay anyway?

 

[DMAN302]

Almost stock/Dave/stang22

 

[Ozz]

Wow, thanks for putting my pic up and the words! Always great to see it just sitting there being said

It's really much easier than you'd think. Just take it a step at a time. Or do it all at once like some others!

 

[Reed]

Mine is no where near that clean, but it has come a long way. Did a lot of sandblasting, wire-wheeling, polishing and painting for a show last September...
From this:

To this:

And this:

To this:

 

[Aaron]

Wow, thanks for putting my pic up and the words! Always great to see it just sitting there being said

It's really much easier than you'd think. Just take it a step at a time. Or do it all at once like some others!

Sure - no problem - your car was the 1st one I thought of when I put my thoughts together!

Anyway - I'll be using your instructions at some point this summer...

 

[Aaron]

Mine is no where near that clean, but it has come a long way. Did a lot of sandblasting, wire-wheeling, polishing and painting for a show last September...

Hey - no shame in that bay at all! - it looks nice! I think that if I can get my bay to your condition, plus start hiding wires, I'll be set for now.

 

[Aaron]

Almost stock/Dave/stang22

Hmmmm....

Almost Stock:
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Dave:

Too bad stang22 is MIA. His website isn't even completely up and running anymore. The 3 cars are close though!

 

[iwashmycar]

not bad for a stocker?

 

[Aaron]

not bad for a stocker?

Very clean! Nice...

 

[Ozz]

A "stocker", huh?

 

[ALMOST STOCK]

Hmmmm....

Almost Stock:
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Dave:

Too bad stang22 is MIA. His website isn't even completely up and running anymore. The 3 cars are close though!

Since Tim's (stang22) site is down I post some pics for him.
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Almost stock/Dave/stang22

Thank you Derek!!

 

[bluevenom867]

I have a very clean engine bay,so clean in fact you cant see the engine (cause its not there)!



What the prefered method for filling the holes in the fenders?

 

[ALMOST STOCK]

And this is one of my favorites.
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[ALMOST STOCK]

I have a very clean engine bay,so clean in fact you cant see the engine (cause its not there)!



What the prefered method for filling the holes in the fenders?

I had that same engine twice... you know the one that was so clean you couldn't see it because it was there.

Weld, grind down the welds, body filler, sand, prime, sand,, evercoat, sand, tack clean, paint.

 

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Reed
Nice work man, be proud of what you've done .

 

[chrishicks]

this is one of my new projects. I have this nasty caked on grime thats like undercoating going on under the hood. I have been using Simple Green like its going out of style. I think I need something stronger though. this stuff barely gives way even if I scratch at it with a screwdriver or whatever. I'm trying a steam cleaning next. I plan on painting the compartment when all the grime is finally gone and was wondering if anyone had any tips on the best way to go about it. I am not pulling the engine so I'll have to paint around everything. I like the foil idea I read in another thread and think I may try that unless someone has a better suggestion. I am hoping to try to get a color as close to my exterior as possible which is red. here are a few quick pics I snapped of what I was starting with:

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can you see the dark dirt spots? I have gotten it cleaner than it is here but I still have a long way to go. I'll get a new pic in the morning if its not raining. anyone have any tips?

 

[Reed]

Reed
Nice work man, be proud of what you've done .

Thank you! It's nowhere as clean as some of your guys' engines, but I think it looks alright! Eventually when I pull the engine, I'll get it done right like you guys have.

As for the grime? GUNK! Brand engine cleaner and a toothbrush maybe? Let it sit for a bit, and make sure your airbox and electronics are wrapped up tight so you don't get 'em wet.

 

[DMAN302]

Thank you Derek!!

No problem buddy...well earned for all of you.

 

[DMAN302]

Couple shots from last yr..bit more accomplished this yr, but the camera is not feeling well lately.