68 frame off rebuild
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Redondo Beach, California
Is it an optical illusion, or does it look like the driveshaft is not attached in the center of the differential? Sorry to deviate from the subject matter of the posting, but I just couldn't help myself! The photos did bring back a lot of memories, been there done that with my 68.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Coquitlam British Columbia
Sandblasted and painted mine
Was going to dip and powder coat the frame, and then changed my mind, and instead sandblasted it myself, but I think I would seriously consider farming that part out next time! I then sprayed the frame with Gemblasters Bullet Proof Coatings two part Epoxy and was glad I went with it instead.
ikwhite
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Burning Jet-A
Re the rear kickups, my frame was very bad, and a 69 frame was found years ago for the project. It was cleaned, seam welded, strengthened, straightened and painted. The focus of the project went more torward stock at the end, but the general integration works well. My car is the one before Alan's. 1271 was for sale in the NY area as a White/RED convertible.
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Drifting
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Schaumburg (Chicago) Illinois
Update - FRAME FINISHED!!!
I gave up on doing the sandblasting myself as fast as I thought about doing it. I decided to send it out for blasting and then I would do the POR-15. When I delivered it to the metal finishing plant to do the blasting I found out that they also powdercoat. They said they had a black that has a level of shine that matched the original. They only charged $280 for the blasting and $400 for the powdercoating. Soooo, I took a chance and went for it.
Today I picked up the frame and here are the pictures. I am no expert but I think the results are very good. If anyone is interested here is the coaters information.
JTD Powder Coating
3110 S. 26th Avenue
Broadview, IL 60153
708-345-2966
708-267-2345
FAX 708-343-5547
I have had Vans rebuild the rear wheel bearings and replaced the trailing arms. Right now I am rebuilding the front spindles and will POR them. My biggest problem right now is I don't know enough to determine if I need to rebuild my differential. Last summer it seemed to operate fine but it has never been rebuilt. Any insight will help. Boy this is a fun time. I am almost done with all the grease dirt and YUK!! I will post more pictures as I start putting it back together on my way to a rolling chassis.
Today I picked up the frame and here are the pictures. I am no expert but I think the results are very good. If anyone is interested here is the coaters information.
JTD Powder Coating
3110 S. 26th Avenue
Broadview, IL 60153
708-345-2966
708-267-2345
FAX 708-343-5547
I have had Vans rebuild the rear wheel bearings and replaced the trailing arms. Right now I am rebuilding the front spindles and will POR them. My biggest problem right now is I don't know enough to determine if I need to rebuild my differential. Last summer it seemed to operate fine but it has never been rebuilt. Any insight will help. Boy this is a fun time. I am almost done with all the grease dirt and YUK!! I will post more pictures as I start putting it back together on my way to a rolling chassis.
Last edited by AWilson; Feb 29, 2008 at 08:51 PM.
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Drifting
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Schaumburg (Chicago) Illinois
Forgot about an engine update
My engine should be built up to the shortblock within the next 6 weeks. I decided to have the machine shop build it.
I am using Opel Engineering as recommended by another forum member:
Opel Engineering
1538 Burgundy
Streamwood, IL 60107
630-837-2900 (PHONE)
630-372-5569 (FAX)
Great people, very helpful, even though my project is not very exciting to them. They seem to really know what they are doing.
I am using Opel Engineering as recommended by another forum member:
Opel Engineering
1538 Burgundy
Streamwood, IL 60107
630-837-2900 (PHONE)
630-372-5569 (FAX)
Great people, very helpful, even though my project is not very exciting to them. They seem to really know what they are doing.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,359
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From: Seattle Area WA
Sorry for the off topic Al, hey Dan! I had a long hiatus with the boys wrestling season, non stop meets and state competition just ended two weeks ago. With that over and the being weather manageable its time to get to work on these cars.
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Drifting
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,912
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From: Schaumburg (Chicago) Illinois
Is it an optical illusion, or does it look like the driveshaft is not attached in the center of the differential? Sorry to deviate from the subject matter of the posting, but I just couldn't help myself! The photos did bring back a lot of memories, been there done that with my 68.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 291
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From: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (home in Colorado Springs)
Yes, the input to the diffrential is offset. The PINON gear rides the RING gear to one side. They all do it. Open it up and you'll see even more how it functions.
Great frame images!
I'm in the process of my re-build too. Finally past the half-way point and bolting parts back on the frame. Once I get a rolling chassis, I can strat in on the birdcage & body...ye-ha not, rather boo-hoo.
I don't ever want to do this extensive of work ever again. Too costly, time consuming and depressing when I see all the old parts that need rebuilt.
Great frame images!
I'm in the process of my re-build too. Finally past the half-way point and bolting parts back on the frame. Once I get a rolling chassis, I can strat in on the birdcage & body...ye-ha not, rather boo-hoo.
I don't ever want to do this extensive of work ever again. Too costly, time consuming and depressing when I see all the old parts that need rebuilt.
