Monday, March 22, 2021

It's running & moving...

 


"Houston, we have liftoff..."

 


Rear/passenger wheel cylinder finally arrived, so we were able to finish off the brakes





We moved onto the fuel pump.  Brass adapters installed.


New fuel lines (re)installed (fuel pump to fuel filter)




This Permatex aviation sealant is, far 'n away, the best sealant for fuel lines

We filled the radiator, in preparation for firing up the engine.

With the car firing up & running, it was a GREAT weekend!

Monday, March 15, 2021

Starter, overflow tank, brake job, wheel cylinders, fuel pump removal...

 

New battery hold down/heat shield after fresh paint

New starter installed

Carter AFB carb. re-installed with new/correct gaskets

Accelerator linkage re-attached

Overflow tank reinstalled w/new hoses

Preparing for new cork valve cover gaskets

We cleaned up the aluminum valve covers



Getting ready to install new spark plugs/double checked gaps

Installed a new GF-90 fuel filter



Fuel filter installed, fuel lines being reattached


Laid out the new brake drums/brake kits/wheel cylinders for all 4 wheels...



Removing the old wheel cylinder...

New wheel cylinder (front) and new brake hoses


Wire brushing the backing plate contact surfaces and added grease

Front driver side complete

Front driver side: new drum



Rear driver side complete

Re-installing the wheels


Sunday, March 7, 2021

Back from SoCal NCRS event...

 

Installed the new battery tray

Installed the new radiator->overflow tank hose

The heater hose "T" was a bit rusty. Cleaned it up in preparation for the overflow tank install...


This is an extra overflow tank we had.  We'll use this one, instead of the older replacement.

Battery installed.


Disconnecting the solenoid wires...

Unbolting the old starter...


Starter is out.

Old battery tray vs. the new one

The battery tray cover/heat shield is supposed to be semi-gloss black.  Frustrating that they sent it to me in raw metal.  Grrrrr.

I primed it today.  I'll paint it tomorrow and get it installed.  That needs to go in prior to the overflow tank.

Final tweaks & test drive w/Vette jai

  Parking brake adjustment Installing new spinner caps Polishing and installing the ignition shielding pre-fitting, but rusty We'll clea...