As Theron pointed out, the engine is not a CB performance build. The good news is appears to be well built. It has a balanced crank and connecting rods and spins freely. My mechanic found a brand new set of CB 044 panchitos that are CNC porting+CNC combustion chamber porting+titanium valve retainers and dual groove valve keepers. The heads are now at the machine shop getting fly cut to match CC volume of the old heads.
The hood is fully repaired and primed. I was hopeful that I could get the paint code from Victor, the previous owner, but no luck. He was kind enough to send an email to see if Henry happens to have the code. He is a stand up guy! If I strike out there, I’ll have to have it blended in with front of the car and hope it looks ok.
I hope to have it back late next week!
