As mentioned above,use flare gaskets. They will eliminate 99% of fitting leaks on any type of tubing if the flare is reasonably done.
https://www.amazon.com/Copper-Flare-Gasket-2GF/dp/B00YTF8ZTK/ref=pd_vtp_h_vft_none_pd_vtp_h_vft_none_sccl_7/144-9439167-5894110?pd_rd_w=AT8Sk&content-id=amzn1.sym.a5610dee-0db9-4ad9-a7a9-14285a430f83&pf_rd_p=a5610dee-0db9-4ad9-a7a9-14285a430f83&pf_rd_r=95JQKHCEV63EFCE104Z8&pd_rd_wg=GOfrd&pd_rd_r=75143a13-f852-42c7-b92f-c53dda045cf7&pd_rd_i=B00YTF8ZTK&psc=1

We recently did a 79 Monty,the other big block.Used a lot of Team Z stuff such as....K member-nice piece,used 2 inch spacers to keep most of the motor under the hood,glass 4 inch cowl hood,can't recall vendor.Maximum Motorsports bump steer,camber caster plates.Ford racing BBF 460 swap motor mounts use FE rubber insulators if that helps.through floor sub frame connectors-super sturdy,apparently Z makes em for Fairmont as I actually had to trim some off.A little cumbersome under foot for street. Battle Boxes for rear torque boxes.Quick Performance custom rear housing,narrow as possible.We got 28 by 10.5 drag radials under it with no tubs at all but barely get them on without dropping suspension.Team Z adjustable anti roll setup really helps 60 ft,remove 1 bolt for street.The list is long.

Let's say a 68,69 Fairlane,Torino S code GT 4 speed car...What would you expect to receive, engine and trans wise, with the GT option that would be different than a standard 390?

Thanks,guys. Doing the torch deal today. Was informed that I can't use Mama's oven mitts on this process,however.

These are pretty handy for the rope trick....

https://www.amazon.com/Molding-Installation-Automotive-Windshield-Included/dp/B08YHC81CT/ref=sr_1_31_sspa?keywords=windshield+installation+tools&qid=1653479787&sr=8-31-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExUVlGTE5JSFRXTjNBJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjAyMDc5M0tCSzdMMDQ5REdYRSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzc4NjQxMVBHQUFUSDNMVTRIViZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

The key is to keep the rope from twisting.Lay it in the groove with the grain of the rope as straight as possible so it doesn't curl up when pulling.If it gets extra hard to pull,STOP and start over or you could end up breaking the glass. It's really fairly easy. You can do it!

3Bond 1211 used for sealing 2 stroke crank cases will withstand direct contact with gas, alcohol and diesel. I also used it on a 2 stroke on fuel and even though it's not approved for it, the nitro didn't seem to both it any. At least not for the duration between tear downs anyway. It's pretty good stuff but it's fairly expensive.

2 stroke on nitro?? I want to know more! My guess is snow machine but maybe boat, Kart,chainsaw???

Thanks guys! Looks like any of these will work. I guess it depends on what's available locally.The surface to be sealed is a machined flanged tongue and groove deal with a lot of screws so I should be OK.

Quote from: djburton on September 14, 2021, 08:29:53 AM

SRV and Robert Cray...bluesy stuff but really everything mentioned above. Not a big country fan but there are many fantastic musicians in the genre.Vince Gill comes to mind. These days,silence is my friend due to tinnitus,probably due to standing too close to a giant stack of Marshalls at concerts. ZZ Top comes to mind...

If you can achieve silence with tinnitus, you're one up on me.  My ears have been ringing for 20 years.

No silence in my ears.Just don't want much other noise.