What a difference 12 years makes
October 10th, 2012, 09:09 AM
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What a difference 12 years makes
Bought my 56 2 door hardtop as a retirement project, didn't realize how much work it was to retire. Got started as a clean up in the engine compartment, and without a clear cut plan in mind evolved into an on frame restoration. The project languished when I found myself scraping and wire brushing the underside of the car.....not fun. Finally finished that in Jan and started doing the fun part. Since starting in 2000, Have rebulit the rear end, new springs, gas shocks, new bushings, reconditioned the gas tank, new fuel line and electric pump with filter. Up front, customized the fire wall and added dual circuit power brakes with new rear cylinders, new lines, disc brakes, gas shocks, new bushings, custom coil springs, cleaned and painted all the fender liners, panels, and electric wipers. Am in process of adding power steering, alternator and A/C. Engine has reworked heads, cam, tanson rear main seal, spin on oil filter, stainless bolts, custom water pump pulley, customized harmonic balancer, new oil pump, new starter and visible goodies. Will make an attempt to attach engine pics. Chuck
Last edited by rket56; October 10th, 2012 at 09:20 AM. Reason: add pics
October 10th, 2012, 02:46 PM
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I have also recently completed that bit of devilry on my project and I know first hand what you have gone through !!!!! I love the way the motor looks gotta love multi carbs and old skool valve covers schaaaaaawwwwwwweeeeetttt. :-) looking forward to more updates
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