Dave Rich update 3/20/19
Hi Ann, family and followers,
The past few weeks we've battled inclement weather, wind and been waiting on parts but we did attain some forward progress nonetheless.
The exterior of the rear axle was thoroughly cleaned of grease and rust as was the transmission. Since these were under the car, you probably don't realize it, but there was over an inch of crud in some areas and it all had to be scraped down by hand prior to power washing. My 4100 PSI power washer (which can strip mortar off concrete) couldn't get it off!
The transmission was disassembled and as expected, from when we drained it, there was damage to the gears. Reverse had several teeth that were badly damaged and the cluster gear (many gears on a common shaft) also had damage. Not to worry; some new gears, bearings and seals, with a bit of elbow grease and it will be fully sorted..
The reverse gear missing 2 teeth ^^
The replacement sheet metal patch panels and floor supports are ordered and the first portion is on its way. And, the engine block cylinder heads and pistons are at the machine shop. I'll be ordering the new pistons and rings later today.
That's it for now!
Take care family!
Dave
The past few weeks we've battled inclement weather, wind and been waiting on parts but we did attain some forward progress nonetheless.
The exterior of the rear axle was thoroughly cleaned of grease and rust as was the transmission. Since these were under the car, you probably don't realize it, but there was over an inch of crud in some areas and it all had to be scraped down by hand prior to power washing. My 4100 PSI power washer (which can strip mortar off concrete) couldn't get it off!
We will get them clean as a whistle, painted up and working like new.
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I've epoxy-primed the axle housing in preparation for the finish coat and sanded it.
It will require one more primer coat and sanding before we topcoat it with the chassis black Piper approved!
The transmission was disassembled and as expected, from when we drained it, there was damage to the gears. Reverse had several teeth that were badly damaged and the cluster gear (many gears on a common shaft) also had damage. Not to worry; some new gears, bearings and seals, with a bit of elbow grease and it will be fully sorted..
The reverse gear missing 2 teeth ^^
The Cluster gear with several teeth chipped and damaged. ^^
The replacement sheet metal patch panels and floor supports are ordered and the first portion is on its way. And, the engine block cylinder heads and pistons are at the machine shop. I'll be ordering the new pistons and rings later today.
That's it for now!
Take care family!
Dave
Dave M emailed this comment: Love seeing the beginning of new paint and all the shiny clean parts.
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