Here is a photo of my 1941 120 starter with the buss bar if this helps.

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I'm hoping my metal looks this good when I get to this stage!

You know, I get Eastwoods mailer every month or so because I bought the buffing wheel and polishes for my bright work (since so much of it is ss steel) but i did not even think about their mainfold paint. I will try it next time.

Wow. You have provided me with lots of experience to fall back on- I after I get the engine satisfactory, I am starting on the chassis and all components. Thanks for the mention of the Lever Shock place in San Diego that is close by for me, so I will use them. Did you replace the rear motor mounts also? Don't they have to be sent in for re-vulcanizing?

Thanks, I will be glad when it is over. (knee surgery)

As for the manifold, I have not been able to find a specific color for exhaust. That may be because the paint never lasted for more than a month or two from the factory. I have seen green, black, grey and the most popular - Rust. I just thought this combination gave good contrast.

I had the manifolds blasted and I am going to try this manifold dressing (the black) from Bill Hirsch. Has anyone used this product? I am curious to see how it holds up.

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Thanks, Kev, your project blog has been a great help!

It is so amazing that this engine only has 33K original miles. It fires right up and runs as smooth as glass.... All work is just cosmetic. I only removed the oil pan, for cleaning and painting... The head has never been removed.

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A lot of hours in the attached components...

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Here is an update on what I have been doing. Things have slowed down a little; I dislocated my knee and will have to have surgery. Anyway, here are a few before and after photos.....

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