WINTER
SUCKS
Summer
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Wisconsin
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Barrett Jackson Speed vision story only
Axle
Install
Arkansas
1500
Amphicar Restoration on Gator Bait Page two Return to page one
Parts parts parts. Old axle, bearings and seals removed. The rest gets cleaned
and painted. Using special tool I draw new axle into place. New brake shoes and
rebuilt cylinders installed. Same program for front. Picture of front looks like
little progress but actually represents a huge move forward. That steering box
is connected to refurbished steering linkage which connects to front suspension
with new brakes and hoses.
Wiring,
I clip off old female connectors and solder and heat shrink new ones on. These
are part of rear connector that is in engine compartment. Old connectors become
brittle with age. I also add a 30 amp main fuse in line to help avoid future
problem.
Gosh what a lot of work to this point. The engine cover in pics is actually a
paint mask. Engine and trans is in hull but not connected. All external brakes
and suspension are on. Exhaust hole and rear light areas were not ready for
primer. They still need some tlc. Still plenty left. Then all of the primer gets
to be sanded over and over and over.
All
small parts need epoxy like the big parts too
radiator
and heating system is installed. Engine runs all linkages are installed. Brake
system is filled with silicone dot 5. The next round always looks about the
same. I shoot primer-spray some flat black-then block sand. Its the only way to
get a "straight" car.
I
install side trim to double check straightness
Dash and dash pieces get epoxy sealer over primer. Wet sanded then shot with green base coat-clear coat. This means wiring, gauges, most electrical can be installed.
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More
and more details. Getting very close to finish. At least to My finish point.
Since they never are really done.
My dip stick extension. Then My muffler heat shield. Almost done. Tomorrow we take to river for a test.
