Skvitt Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 Yes, they fit allright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 Here is what has transpired since my last post. Transmission was removed and rebuilt. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 And it wasn't pretty inside. Here is "before" and "after" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 Transmission installed with new volcanized torque ball retainer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 Then rear end went in 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 Next step - refurbish front end. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 Finished off driver front wheel hub. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 Passenger side started 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 Also took a closer look at the starter, and found a gear is worn out quite a bit. Luckily part is still available from Rockauto. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 It also looks like that one way clutch was disassembled at some point. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbeach Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Good catch. Saved a no start problem later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 Fabricated a bracket for dual master cylinder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 1/4" steel is probably overkill, but hey, why use 2 x 4 if 2 x 6 will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 Painted and installed only to realize that that I need to cut the clearance for shifter linkage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 Master cylinder installed. I had to re-bend the shifter linkage to clear the new mount. Checked "before" pictures to make sure it won't interfere with something else. Looks like it should be fine. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 I had to shorten the push rod, and one other thing that original master cylinder has an internal stop to keep the rod from falling out. I think I'll fabricate the bracket with rubber bumper and install it here 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 Bumper installed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 Some goodies from Amazon showed up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 Started exhaust mockup 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 Some progress with exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 Now last piece to the puzzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 Now all tacked together and with proper hangers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 Some tiging today 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Looks great! That muffler should be nice and quiet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randiego Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Skvitt, Midas is always looking for techs that knows how to do installs.............. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 Not much excitement in last few months, just boring surface rust cleaning on the underside of body. In last few days prepped and POR15ed rear wheel wells and driver's floor. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvitt Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 More cleaning, coating and soundproofing 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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