I'll probably try some metal polishing compound once I get rid of all the oxidation.

In other news, I got more things...

The coolant bypass pipe I found on FB.

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The hood prop rod clip and grommet I ordered from Engine Machine Services.

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And a bunch of extra stuff that the guy from FB sent with the coolant bypass pipe...



Chrome alternator bracket, t-stat housing, and some hardware

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Fancy hoses

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Chrome dipstick

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Chrome oil pressure sender, it's unfortunate that I'm not going to be able to use it since I'm running a mechanical oil pressure gauge...

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A couple of fan spacers, and what I'm pretty sure are chrome headlight surrounds for a 1st gen... Also not going to be able to use.

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Me and him talked for a bit about our projects after agreeing on a price for the coolant bypass pipe... After the box showed up he told me why he sent all of this when I only paid for the one thing. He wasn't going to be able to use these parts for his truck, and would rather see it being used by someone who would appreciate it. Since I was the only one to show interest in any of it, he decided that I should have it.

His name is Jacob Gardin, and he is one damn fine human being.

As for the parts I can't use, I'm not going to try and sell them. I'm going to pay it forward and send them to whoever wants them.

And yes, I'm excited for shiny chrome.