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Well after following all the measurements IAW the factory specs for installing the major components, THE THING IS WRONG!!!
The rear axle is 1 inch more forward on the drivers side than on the passenger side. I still have no idea how this happened. Before installing them, I measured from the front suspension points to the rear leaf spring eye bolts. The measurements are within a 1/8th inch of each other. That is good. Needless to say I am let down. I have not installed the rear quarter skins or the outer wheelwells yet. They will now have to wait until I find a resolution for the rear axle issue. That will wait until I return from Hawaii.
Now the focus shifts to prepping the areas that are good to go by seam sealing and priming them. I need to finish installing the braking system to get it down the steep driveway so it can go on a trailer.
Items left to accomplish before trailering to my parents house are:
1. Seam Seal all welded areas.
2. Prime the underside.
3. Prime the front fenderwells.
4. Rustproof and prime the fenders.
5. Install fenders, hood, and other exterior parts.
6. Bleed brakes.
7. Reconnect the steering.
8. Pack all parts with the car.
9. Cut all brackets and other needed items from old removed sections.
10. Throw out all unneeded crap.
11. Load onto trailer.(March 26th)
I did not meet my deadline and after all the measurements and repairs I did, it is all for not...... EPIC FAIL!!
On March 26th in the afternoon, I could use a few people to help load the car onto the trailer. Should only take a few minutes, but with my jacked up knee I most likely wont be able to push this C%^T onto the trailer. It really would have been nice if the Previous owner hadnt done a complete hackup on a few important parts.
The good news is, I think I removed all the rust......LOL until 3 years from now and I have to do it all again....LOL Such is the life of a classic lover....
If anyone can come by on the 26th to help, please let me know. I should be able to get some pics up this weekend after sealing, priming, and cleaning it up.
Gib
Well after following all the measurements IAW the factory specs for installing the major components, THE THING IS WRONG!!!
The rear axle is 1 inch more forward on the drivers side than on the passenger side. I still have no idea how this happened. Before installing them, I measured from the front suspension points to the rear leaf spring eye bolts. The measurements are within a 1/8th inch of each other. That is good. Needless to say I am let down. I have not installed the rear quarter skins or the outer wheelwells yet. They will now have to wait until I find a resolution for the rear axle issue. That will wait until I return from Hawaii.
Now the focus shifts to prepping the areas that are good to go by seam sealing and priming them. I need to finish installing the braking system to get it down the steep driveway so it can go on a trailer.
Items left to accomplish before trailering to my parents house are:
1. Seam Seal all welded areas.
2. Prime the underside.
3. Prime the front fenderwells.
4. Rustproof and prime the fenders.
5. Install fenders, hood, and other exterior parts.
6. Bleed brakes.
7. Reconnect the steering.
8. Pack all parts with the car.
9. Cut all brackets and other needed items from old removed sections.
10. Throw out all unneeded crap.
11. Load onto trailer.(March 26th)
I did not meet my deadline and after all the measurements and repairs I did, it is all for not...... EPIC FAIL!!
On March 26th in the afternoon, I could use a few people to help load the car onto the trailer. Should only take a few minutes, but with my jacked up knee I most likely wont be able to push this C%^T onto the trailer. It really would have been nice if the Previous owner hadnt done a complete hackup on a few important parts.
The good news is, I think I removed all the rust......LOL until 3 years from now and I have to do it all again....LOL Such is the life of a classic lover....
If anyone can come by on the 26th to help, please let me know. I should be able to get some pics up this weekend after sealing, priming, and cleaning it up.
Gib
