jackofalltrades70 Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmaster_56 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Looks pro.....what kind of painting setup do you have? Compressor, paint gun, etc? Only a rattle-canner here with a pancake compressor....gotta upgrade someday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share Posted June 12, 2023 I use a hvlp from tp tools. Picked up a used one at hershey for $100. Ordered new guns from them. Had very good success with it. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Beautiful ! Very good work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted June 16, 2023 Author Share Posted June 16, 2023 Glued in the vinyl on the wheel wells tonight and test fit trunk components. Ran out of paint Sunday in the gun and didn’t want to mix more for the little bit that needs to be done. Still have more blue to paint so will respray them then 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Beautiful blue. Nice work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 9, 2023 Author Share Posted July 9, 2023 Working on the firewall insulator. Have most of it installed, but have this piece left over. Everything is covered, except to the right of the vent behind brake pedal assembly. Any ideas? There wasn’t anything there when I took it apart to change it. I already put the passenger side vent assy on correctly. Had it upside down…..🙃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 9, 2023 Author Share Posted July 9, 2023 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 9, 2023 Author Share Posted July 9, 2023 Figured it out. Thanks to 95Cardinal. Thanks Joe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmaster_56 Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 Was it this?.....I should'a answered instead of having breakfast first..... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 What is the silver underlayment that you're using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 9, 2023 Author Share Posted July 9, 2023 Has to be applied with spray adhesive. Comes in 10x10 squares. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 That piece that you are concerned about if it is like a 55 it goes on the outside 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 27, 2023 Author Share Posted July 27, 2023 Too hot lately to do much. Set the carpet in to have a look at the fitment 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 Finally have all the dark blue painted. Hung the rear gate and hatch back on the car. Removed all the masking and plastic. Starting to look like a car again. In a couple days, will go pick up the seats. installed the drivers vent window frame and stainless trim on top of doors on the drivers side. Busy weekend 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 Next up, getting the engine on the stand 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 Should have seats tomorrow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Just beautiful. Nice work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmaster_56 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Matt: Re: the engine, might want to give the block a careful look for cracks behind the starter. Had to replace my 364 because previous owner must have let it freeze during winter. Very slight leak until it really let go.....p/o did not disclose prior to sale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 Test fit 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 Pretty happy with my birthday results. Have both door posts covered in vinyl and get the front seat in and bolted down. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 27, 2023 Author Share Posted August 27, 2023 I didn’t like how the vinyl looked under the rear fold down seats. So, I had ordered extra carpet for that purpose. I think it looks good. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 29, 2023 Author Share Posted August 29, 2023 Another successful night in the garage. Will have some floor space cleared soon so I can start on the engine 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmaster_56 Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 I suspect when you restore the mechanicals, you’ll have to work on the Dynaflow’s torque ball and spline shaft seal. I hope you detail the process as well as you have with the painting and trim work as a lot of us suffer with leaky Dynaflows….. My Dynaflow repair…. for what it’s worth: I have a ’50 and ’57 on my “to do” list …(and “re-do” list). Despite my previous repair on the ’50, it still leaks a bit, although not at the torque ball. The leak appears to be at the spline shaft seal (aka propeller shaft seal) where fluid runs past the toothed seal then down the torque to the differential. I have a small hole drilled just before the diff flange for drainage. Without it, the differential would eventually fill with tranny fluid until it was forced out the wheel bearings, contaminating the brake shoes and wearing away the diff gears. Not looking forward to a “redo”, but must learn why the spline seal continues to leak……and how to correct. FYI…I chose not to remove the torque tube completely and not to disconnect the springs, I left them connected and pulled back the tube about 6-8 inches with a winch, keeping the assembly under tension. That allowed me to remove everything and made reinstall/realignment of the tube/splines much easier. Looking forward to your continuing restoration. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 Engine on the stand and intake, heads and oil pan off. engine is very clean. When I purchased it, was supposedly out of a low mileage wreck 30+ years ago and had just set in the shop building all these years 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 Some shadows in the cylinder walls, but no scratches or marks. Barely even a ridge at the top of the cylinder walls 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Looks to be a good engine to rebuild. If rebuilt by you or a shop follow the manual to the letter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted September 29, 2023 Author Share Posted September 29, 2023 Chrome shipping to Brillion, WI today. Custom Plating Specialist did the work on my 47’ and they are my go to 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmaster_56 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Please allow me to sit before discussing the cost of bumper chroming.......😬. Mine need it too.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted September 29, 2023 Author Share Posted September 29, 2023 Bumpers are huge and many components on a 58’. $2500 each bumper. Plus all the rest of the chrome. Gonna be a pretty penny, but well worth it 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmaster_56 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Agreed, costly but when they sparkle....mmmmmmm. Unfortunately, to get the best quality, I've heard one must search outside of my state (CA) due to environmental restrictions...if anyone has has had good CA results please share. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted September 29, 2023 Author Share Posted September 29, 2023 Shipped that whole container by freight through Estes Freight for $200+/- from PA to WI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 2 hours ago, jackofalltrades70 said: Bumpers are huge and many components on a 58’. $2500 each bumper. Plus all the rest of the chrome. Gonna be a pretty penny, but well worth it Here in France we often send the chrome parts to Spain (not the same standards), and the price is around 1200/1500 € for a large bumper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 On 9/29/2023 at 1:32 PM, jackofalltrades70 said: Shipped that whole container by freight through Estes Freight for $200+/- from PA to WI Where did you get that nifty shipping container? You were able to ship it just like that, and it will ship back in same container? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted October 7, 2023 Author Share Posted October 7, 2023 Is an IBC liquid tote from work. I cut most of the plastic out of it except bottom to hold loose parts. Not sure how Terry plans on shipping everything back. I got the quote for chrome and now have my spare kidney for sale on fb marketplace 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmaster_56 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 ......well, that's better than the quote I got.... mine: kidney, liver, and left you know what..... 😮 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Matt Have you seen this post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 Dropped heads off two days ago. Just picked them up. New valve guides and valves. Heads decked. Very happy! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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