Front parking brake & exhaust...

 

We removed the old parking brake handle, shaft & front cable...

It had some red overspray on it (from a previous interior restoration).  We repainted the bracket the correct semi-gloss black.

The old "pawls" were worn - replaced those.

New vs. Old

Now they ratchet properly.

Onto exhuast...

Removed the old (stuck) exhaust heat riser

The exhaust bracket at the transmission was replaced with a new one.

Old heat riser vs. new one

Finished it off with new exhaust tips

Looks & sounds great!

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!

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