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Wow. That was fast. I found this yesterday for sale in the Netherlands. Was slightly challenging to find here. But all good. Will be following Gary’s recommendation. Two bottles of limited slip and top up with Lucas 85W-140
So I completed the brake lines and installed the front shocks. I spent a few hours cleaning them. I also decided to use the conical copper gaskets rather than hoping they stainless steel lines would not leak. I hope those washers did not shift while I installed the lines. I did my best. I could défini feel the washers crushing. I suppose that’s a good sign.
First, you need both kittens.
They need each other, you need both and they are adorable.
Second, you know you wanted new motor mounts anyway.
Maybe even a set of solids!
So, despite the broken stud - meaning no hydraulic throw out and a separated engine mount, I could not resist fitting the TKX, if only to play with it a bit and pretend I’m shifting. Take a little love where you can.
Test fitting the new Holley Sniper. Making sure the fuel pressure gauge clears.
Just another view.
Gas tank is on. (Slowly my basement is getting decluttered.) Anti squeak reinstalled.
These probably have never been cleaned. I wonder if a should patch up that hole or allow for drainage ? Either way, it needs some work. It’s ugly AF. This will be my first hand at working with glass.
I would note that the PO had deviously put some duct tape on hole and painted over it.
Took me hours to find back these little bastards. As always, I had put them in a safe place so I wouldn’t lose them.
Looks so nice
While I’m at it
POR-15 again. Makeshift work bench.
Cast iron spray - or supposed to be
Clean these up as well.
Restoring the way these bolts are supposed to operate… with a lock nut.
Last edited by DorianC3; Oct 30, 2023 at 05:33 AM.
Looking awesome.
I purchased the same coil and bracket for my engine.
I’ve since decided to move the coil from on top of the intake just to reduce the amount of heat it will be subjected too.
I know that’s how the factory mounted them but coils don’t last as long subjected to heat.
This one had been bothering me for a little while. The 1969 did not come with holes allowing for extra long cotter pins to retain the shims. With the body off, drilling was a cakewalk.
Tomorrow or this weekend I will fill the master cylinder and bleed the entire system. I’m hoping I’ll be able to find a way to actuate the piston and reveal any leaks the stainless steel lines might have. For now, I’ll support the master cylinder like so.
Power steering pump touched up. I believe I found the leak; the return line was not tight.
Another view of the master cylinder. Not sure that paint by Eastwood or POR-15 looks like cast iron to me. It looks darker on this picture.
Hmmmm. “While I’m at it”, I gotta do something about those rocker covers. They are aluminum but look like junk plastic.
