I made some headway but not yet in a position to fire it up. I had hoped to find a correct air cleaner for a 4 BBL. I ordered one in from Classic Industries but it has the long narrow snorkel. I don't like the look and feel it won't haul enough air to fully benefit the 4 BBL. I'm sure engineers would disagree, since they designed it but... I believe the one shown in the pic that I used is from '61 but could be mistaken. Like everything metal I get my hands on I glass bead blasted it and treated it with POR-15. I will tone down the shine with POR-15 top coat the next time I have the can out.

I have the Magnaflow exhaust system temporarily attached. I had to remove the factory brackets from the frame to make room for it. It looks like I'll have to drill holes in the frame to accommodate the Magnaflow hanger system at the mufflers and tailpipes. I won't drill any holes in the frame until the body is back on and I see exactly how everything lines up. The middle hanger connects to a cross-member in the floor.

I ordered a new rad cap from GM who had to special order it from the warehouse in Memphis, TN. At least it came and I didn't have to pay exchange etc. etc. I had the rad checked and flushed at a shop and they said it was good to go. I am now cleaning the rad frame getting it ready for POR-15. No blasting this time. I don't want to risk damaging the rad. I hit it with a wire wheel and now will use POR-15 cleaner followed by POR-15 prep before treating it.