May 19, 2008

Another Update

The batteries in the camera died today so I'll grab some pictures tomorrow after work. I disassembled the rear end again, and painted it all, then re-assembled it all, Started switching over front suspension parts, taking the calipers into work tomorrow to wire wheel and then re-paint. The engine is completely disconnected and the "prop-shaft" is out and swapped over. The gold body has been lifted off the frame and is ready to be completely removed tomorrow. Cam across alot of surprises in random bolts scattered here and there, and no two bolts were the same. I removed the extra heater from the car... quite the job chiseling off all those rivets. The previous own definitely loved rivets as that's how he fixed in the replacement "floor pans". Rear transmission mounts are shot, I think I may just have a spare somewhere. I've decided to definitely go with the Mega-Jolt, after hearing the thing idle. Ryan never showed up today to start bodywork on the tub, very disappointing. I guess I'm going to have to start learning how to do body work. New HVLP spray guy works great!

Thanks again to Trevor for going down to get the car and lending me his compressor!