Tag: project

Fixing the waterpump-generator-combo. The waterpump-generator-system of the bullnose is now fixed even though it will not be used on the car (as it will have the 1966 engine with separate waterpump and alternator). The best parts from two or three combos were used to make one that works fully. Also some new parts like bearings… Continue reading Part 36. Generator-waterpump combo

Today we finally finished welding the passenger side of the car. Just a few pieces left. First I cut off the rusted side panel bottom section. Fitting a patch for the beam: Patched! There will be three layers of sheetmetal at places, so no need for 100% welds. On to making a new bottom for… Continue reading Part 34. More work on side panels

We keep marching on… 😀 I tried using citric acid in cleaning some parts. I also zinc coated some of them myself. Worked out pretty good too! I think with some further testing I can clean and zinc coat (galvanize) all sorts of pieces myself. Here are the parts in about 20% citric acid. The… Continue reading Part 33. Citric acid + painting the dash

The side panel bottoms need replacement. Here’s how we did it: The tricky part in doing this repair is that too much heat will warp the panel. Here I have cut off the bottom section of the panel. Making the patch – first bend it to match the shape. Then we used an air flanger… Continue reading Part 32. Side panel repair

Still workin on the front end of the car. Here’s some pics: Too bad that nice light gray will be covered with rustproofing oil. I will use Dinitrol for the job. Test fitting the door: The window frame needs to be cut to proper length and then welded.

Attaching the front lip. Now the front of the car is ready for paint. After that I can start putting it together. Since lot of the metal in the engine bay was replaced because of corrosion I wanted to be absolutely certain that the engine lines up properly and that it actually fits where it… Continue reading Part 29. Front lip

Bits and pieces… I started to strip the bonnet but I have to figure out if I really want to use this one. It’s pretty bad – corrosion, bad welding and it’s somewhat out of shape. Might be a lot easier just to get a better one.

Passenger side I started to fix the doors, just to have some variation. Welding the body is getting a bit boring… So, having not done any of this before, I just cut the old door skin off. …Well, ofcourse I had to figure out how it’s attached, but it turned out to be quite simple.… Continue reading Part 26. Repairing the doors

We finally had some sunny days again! I now have all the front suspension parts completed. Here are some photos of the front brakes and brake drums, and the driveshaft (only primer in photos, they will be black):