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I installed the correct bearing block for the generator and got it mounted.
Had the clutch housing sandblasted and then I painted it.
Mounted the fuel pump.
and distributor.
Working on surge tank next.
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everything is looking amazing. I know its not factory correct but I have seen where a lot of guys strip the paint off of the serge tank, polish them protect them with a clear coat. They look really sharp that way
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Took the rear end to a local shop for rebuilding.
Cleaned, sanded and painted the air cleaner. Incidentally, if you have an OEM air cleaner I would hold on to it. Apparently, they are becoming hard to find. I assume that most people install an aftermarket chrome air cleaner and then toss the OEM.
Found a period correct yellow top coil from a seller on Ebay - Wild Bill's Auto.
Working on engine details. Found an NOS heat riser tube.
Cleaned and painted the coil and working on plug wires.
Getting closer.
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Received left front suspension parts from the sandblaster and powder coater.
Sending out transmission mount to be sand blasted.
Also, finally found some Y block power steering mounting brackets. A big thanks to Windy Hill Auto Parts in New London MN. Sending them to the sandblaster too.
Finished cleaning and sanding the surge tank.
I used JB Weld Steel Stik to fill in some of the dents in the surge tank. Not concours show quality but I was happy with the way it turned out.
Surge tank painted and mounted.
Found a NOS clutch bar.
Found a place that rebuilds clutches. I was planning on buying a new clutch but the price was just slightly more to have my original clutch rebuilt.
Now I have an original Ford Script clutch. Too bad no one will ever know.
Working on mounting the power steering next.
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Got the rear end back from the shop. They didn't paint it so I did that.
After I started prepping for paint I discovered that the original Glyptal coating was still mainly intact on the third member. I deviated from my original plan and just cleaned the third member and applied clear coat on it. I think it still looks okay.
I also painted the power steering brackets and installed the power steering pump.
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Installed the left side suspension.
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Back on its wheels.
I gave in to project scope creep and decide to clean and paint a little more of the engine bay.
Started installing the rear brakes. Thankfully I was able to send my old parking brake cables to Bruin Brake Cables and they were able to fabricate new ones using the old ones as patterns.
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Since the car is back on its wheels I rolled her outside to take out the smelly old carpet.
Found a lot of rust on the driver's side. I was really hoping it wasn't going to be that bad.
However, the passenger side looks pretty good. Strange how the two sides are in such different conditions.
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I finally gave up on the universal set of spark plug wires I got from Autozone and purchased a much better set from Napa that was pre-made.
Installed the flywheel.
Clutch
Clutch Fork
Bellhousing
I received the transmission several months ago and I'm now ready to uncrate and install it.
Last edited by finsrn (February 2, 2023 7:08 pm)
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those look like some nice spark plug wire holders, where did you get them??
