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This
section - Mechanical - will detail the preparation and other work being
done on the car before assembly. I will differentiate the two
sections by Mechanical preparation being taking things out and restoring
them, and assembly being the putting things together and reinstalling them
into the car. It is somewhat gray for definition purposes
so enjoy both pages.
The
car arrived at the shop and the first thing that was done was the
suspension was removed.
This
was required since a new suspension is to be installed. The
usual upgrades - Koni's, performance springs, polyurethane bushings, all
new rubber, etc.
All
the suspension component were off to the Powder Coaters for powder coating
with the exception of the rear end which will be power cleaned and painted
after new bearings and seals.
Wheels
off to a restoration house for repair and Powder Coating. The
wheels are Cromodora Turbinas.
The
engine was rebuilt. New bearings on the bottom
end. Balanced. The head was re-machined with bigger
valves and polished ports. New rings (the pistons and sleeves
were excellent). Loose engine assembly and then the engine
went off for blasting. It looks so cool. Note the
valve cover is wrong - not from a 74. The final valve cover
will be crinkle painted red - of course!
All
synchros in the transmission were replaced, new bearings and seals, and
the entire box was also blasted
You
can see the seats
behind the transmission.
Pictures
of the underside. You can see the repairs on the drivers
side. We are looking forward if you don't know.
Looking
back from the front.
Updated
- 4/2/2005
Flywheel
machined and new KEVLAR clutch :-)
Engine
being stripped after blasting for new components
Fist
of suspension parts back from the powder coaters. New polyurethane
bushings throughout. Koni Reds!
Updated
- 4/9/2005
Head
off the motor for installing motor and transmission into the engine bay.
Head
has bigger valves. This is THE Hemispherical head.
Manifold
being prepped for Webbers.
Interior
cleaned and being readied for upholstery.
Gas tank removed
and stripped for boiling. It was a bitch to get out and
we
dented the rear
fender from the neck. SH1t!!!!
Gas
tank back from boiling and restore.
Look what came
to visit!
Ferrari
Testarossa Flat "Boxer" 12
Lamborghini
Countach V12
Alfa Romeo Twin Cam Four
Things
are starting to come together.
MORE
- MUCH MORE TO FOLLOW!
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