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So I've been busy on my 68 restoration. Here is my update. I have rebuilt by differntial and transmission. I lost my job October 16 of this year. So I put my time off to good use and kept my sanity. I also landed a new job that starts January 2nd, so no worries. Here are some updated pictures of my progress. I also want to acknowledge Gary for all his help and walking me through the differential rebuild. I could not have completed it without his assistance. Also Paul from 5speed. He was also great to work with. Both answered my questions and did not hesitate give there advise. Thank you to both.
The differential before;
After;
Transmission Before;
I ended up replacing second and third gears due to the syncro locating cogs being a bit beat. These gears were hammered in their past life.
I will be tackling the L79 next. Updates to come.
Peter
Hi Peter,
Nice looking WORK on those parts!
I'm glad you have something to start on Jan.2nd.
Regards,
Alan
Thanks Alan. I really enjoy the sense of accomplishment. I have never did work this deep before. I enjoy the adventure of reserch and figuring things out. It's nice to have people to talk with and get advice. I look forward to the engine rebuild.
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Originally Posted by twinpack
So I've been busy on my 68 restoration. Here is my update. I have rebuilt by differntial and transmission. I lost my job October 16 of this year. So I put my time off to good use and kept my sanity. I also landed a new job that starts January 2nd, so no worries. Here are some updated pictures of my progress. I also want to acknowledge Gary for all his help and walking me through the differential rebuild. I could not have completed it without his assistance. Also Paul from 5speed. He was also great to work with. Both answered my questions and did not hesitate give there advise. Thank you to both.
The differential before;
After;
Transmission Before;
I ended up replacing second and third gears due to the syncro locating cogs being a bit beat. These gears were hammered in their past life.
I will be tackling the L79 next. Updates to come.
Peter
Looks great, that looks familiar too. I bought a 68 m21 to replace my current m21 and decided to refresh it while I worked on the rest of the car.
Here's my first sight of it and the day I picked it up.
Here's getting ready to lift the body.
Here's the chassis and grand kids.
Sample of parts.
Speed/Tach Before?After
Headlights Before/After
Boxes of prepped parts.
You get the ides. Way too many pictures to show. I documented every step. The frame is primed and I'm finishing up parts in preparation of my chassis build this winter. I am pretty much just trying to refurbish all the original parts I can. It's not going to be a NCRS restoration but it should turn out to be a nice driver. I will post things as I go along.
Hi,
was it possible to lift the body off the frame with the workshop crane in picture 2? Was the elevation height sufficient, anyone else who have done this?
Hi,
was it possible to lift the body off the frame with the workshop crane in picture 2? Was the elevation height sufficient, anyone else who have done this?
Håkan
Yes, the hoist worked fine. I built the dolly first and placed it next to the car. I lifted the body and rolled the chassis out the back and rolled the dolly in from the side. I was surprised how well it went. The key is balance. Once on the dolly don't forget to place supports under the front and rear of the body. It may sag over time if not. Mine has been on the dolly for 4 years now. Time passes before you know it.
Yes, the hoist worked fine. I built the dolly first and placed it next to the car. I lifted the body and rolled the chassis out the back and rolled the dolly in from the side. I was surprised how well it went. The key is balance. Once on the dolly don't forget to place supports under the front and rear of the body. It may sag over time if not. Mine has been on the dolly for 4 years now. Time passes before you know it.
Thanks, my dolly is the same as the picture. My plan is to take off all heavy parts in the front (headlights, bumper, supports, cooler...). Is the front clip too weak to support itself on the dolly? The body will be on the dolly for approx 3 months and I need to be able to move it during that time.
Thanks, my dolly is the same as the picture. My plan is to take off all heavy parts in the front (headlights, bumper, supports, cooler...). Is the front clip too weak to support itself on the dolly? The body will be on the dolly for approx 3 months and I need to be able to move it during that time.
I would put a couple of leg supports from the front clip and back. Run them on a angle from the body to the dolly. It is better to be careful now than having to make adjustments to a clip later down the road.
After a second look at your dolly, it will be difficult to attach legs back to that dolly. I would suggest get the body mounted to the dolly and move it to the location it will be stored and fabricate a support from the floor up to a point under the body to support it. Do this for the front and back. They can just be 2x4, nothing fancy necessary. Hope this helps.
Last edited by twinpack; Dec 14, 2017 at 02:00 PM.
I would put a couple of leg supports from the front clip and back. Run them on a angle from the body to the dolly. It is better to be careful now than having to make adjustments to a clip later down the road.
After a second look at your dolly, it will be difficult to attach legs back to that dolly. I would suggest get the body mounted to the dolly and move it to the location it will be stored and fabricate a support from the floor up to a point under the body to support it. Do this for the front and back. They can just be 2x4, nothing fancy necessary. Hope this helps.
Thanks for the comment, i'll weld two supports in the front to start with.
So I've been researching exhaust for my 1968, 327/350. Looking for advice on the mount for the mufflers. I want to use Dynomax Super Turbo mufflers but they and others usual suspects don't have the provision to connect to the factory muffler hanger at the exit point. What have others done to solve this? Or does anyone know if a company can provide a muffler with the welded attachment point? I see Corvette suppliers sell complete exhaust and I could buy just the mufflers. This would solve the hanger issue, but are these mufflers the same quality and how about the sound. I am trying to get a quitter, muscle car sound and no drone if possible. The car is for me and my wife to enjoy and not a racecar. don't want loud and raspy, just mellow throatiness. Please help.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by twinpack
Here's my first sight of it and the day I picked it up...............
Headlights Before/After
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Pardon my temporary hijack. Anyone know if those support bars are solid or tubular? Just kicking around more weight loss stuff. (I've already replaced the L shaped bracket with an aluminum one.)
Really great work on your car. Nice to see a DIY owner with good refurbish/rebuild skills.
Just curious what is the exterior color on your '68. It appears to have Tobacco interior color, which is not common but very desirable. If exterior is Corvette Bronze, that would be an outstanding combination.
Also, just wondered what shock absorbers you chose. They are painted gray like factory, but I wouldn't think you would go with basic hydraulic shocks on the rebuild, unless you were going for a completely-factory redo.
Really great work on your car. Nice to see a DIY owner with good refurbish/rebuild skills.
Just curious what is the exterior color on your '68. It appears to have Tobacco interior color, which is not common but very desirable. If exterior is Corvette Bronze, that would be an outstanding combination.
Also, just wondered what shock absorbers you chose. They are painted gray like factory, but I wouldn't think you would go with basic hydraulic shocks on the rebuild, unless you were going for a completely-factory redo.
On the shocks, yes the are just Delco. I was a bit short on funds when I bought them. I may upgrade down the road. The original color is Corvette Bronze and I will be painting it original however the original interior was and will be Dark Orange. The car has a very 1968 vibe.
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