My new toy/project. Saved from the
crusher. When I phoned the yard,
she was the next in line for 'processing'. How many didn't get so lucky?
She was infested with Wasps and Black Widow spiders.
I bombed her three times, then vacuumed the bodies and webs.
No sign of unwelcome life now, but there is always a can of nasty spray
standing by.
Work underway...
Complete 401 Nailhead engine rebuild
(had blown head gasket, water in back 2 cylinders, shot big end bearing -
and she still ran and idled after sitting for 7-8 years)
Rebuilt Dynaflow transmission - some of those parts are hard to find.
Recored radiator & rebuilt AFB Carter carburettor
rebuilt front suspension and steering joints
rebuilt brakes all round - turned drums, new cylinders, shoes, springs,
hoses.
Dynaflow removed, replaced with ST400 (Switch Pitch TH400)
Open 3.42 diff replaced with Posi 3.23
Vintage Air air conditioning system fitted
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