Yep -- Bead blast it - clear it so it doesn't oxidize and call it good... that or black it out...

That looks good deuce!!:thumbsup:

Those darned LS engines are so nice and compact! You wouldn't notice the alternator if there were a 10-71 Blower with a bugcatcher sitting on top of the engine. That's probably not in the cards, but you can "lower" the alternator, visually by adding valve cover spacers (about $150), or for more money, a set of 2" tall billet or fabricated valve covers ($600-700). Scott Mock's Sunoco Camaro has a custom air cleaner assembly that sits on top of the engine.

Thanks for the suggestions, I smoothed out the ruff casting blemishes and glass bead blasted it today. I think I might keep the natural look for now.

Thanks again for all the ideas- Rich

Come on Rich...where's the pics! ;)

Ok - you know it doesn't take much to get me to post a pic. After bead blast.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...Picture217.jpg

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...Picture219.jpg

Rich

That looks great Rich! Nothing wrong with that! Do you have a close up? I'm thinking of doing it to my OE bracket!