The front passenger wheel was still locked up (even after a week of penetrating oil being sprayed into the inside of the drum)!
A lot of blows with the "Knock-off Tool" and it still wouldn't budge. Looks like both the drum AND the knock-off spindle are locked up with corrosion.
We finally got the wheel off!
And now the drum still wouldn't come off.
You can see how the shoes were corroded onto the drum.
Pretty extreme corrosion (almost salty)??
Now we can get "Vette jai" down to the shop...
Jerry towed me down...
Safe 'n secure into the shop, next to the twin.
Onto the lift...
Looking under the car, we noticed one of the leaf spring bolts was coming loose.
This is a view from the front of the car (note: the strut camber bolts are installed backwards)...
At some point, someone drilled holes into the strut mounting bracket and bolted on some makeshift exhaust brackets.
We need to check the date code on the rear carrier, but it has through bolts on both the front & rear mounting bracket (so, not a 63/64 rear differential).
The transmission is the correct (matching numbers to car's this VIN) Borg Warner 4-speed.
Started some disassembly & labeling of items we need to remove...
Carb. linkage
Carter AFB carb.
Fuel filter removed.
Valve covers off
Drained the radiator fluid (looked good)!
Removed the overflow tank, to get to the battery...
Overflow out.
Battery out...
Wanted to a) check the spark plug condition and b) see if the motor will rotate freely...
Plugs were all "fouled" - we'll have to replace those...but the motor rotates freely! That's great news!
It was a good solid Saturday!
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