[rothaus]

Update....

Made some progress today. Put it on the lift. Removed the engine and transmission.


Looks like 45 years of dirt


I had some issues with the clutch fork to get out. One of the 3 pins to release the clutch just snapped off.

OK, plan "B", just loosen all bolts which hold the clutch to the flywheel, and take out the transmission with the clutch included. Damn, one of the 12 point socket head bolts just turned round.

OK, now plan "C" Hammer and chisel. Finally got it out.




OK, the engine is not on the stand, and I can have a beer.


Cheers
Engelbert

[rothaus]

More progress this Sunday.

Removed the doors.




On the left door one of the bolts was already round, OK, hammer and chisel out again, and out it comes.


Removed the seats, and the right seat gave me some issued. one of the bolts that holds the slider to the seat was sticking out. It was the one at the rear left, the place you really can't get to. However, I was able to knock it off with a punch, and pull it out.

Next: the carpet, which turned out to in good shape, and I may reuse it after a good cleaning.


The original owner must have really taken good care to the car, the floor boards looked like new.


Now, that I have removed all the interior, and the rear shelf sound dampening, I'm wondering if I should remove the section where the rear seats are. There are no signs of any rust from the bottom, and the inside looks really great. I think I will just destroy the pad by removing it, and it will be a waste.


Here is a picture of the rear shelf after removing the sound pad


Moving to the engine compartment. Wonder why somebody sprayed some red paint there. I will be able to clean it.



After removal of all the High tech stuff, I moved to the front.


All the ventilation system is now gone. The orriginal silver paint is still there.


All the part are packed and labeled.

More next weekend

Cheers
Engelbert

[N0tt0N]

Nice job and lucky you that thing is in great shape!

[BMAN]

Wow the body looks to be in great shape. Win!

[ducatithunder]

Looking good. It looks like its in very good shape from the rust aspect. Love the progress.

[rothaus]

Made some progress. All the instruments and the electrical is removed.

The car was blasted and that stuff is every where, good I take it all apart.





The gauges look pretty good, need to test them to make sure they all work correct.


I tested the radio, and it's actually working. Just one issue is the indicator needle is not moving with the dial. Need to find somebody who does repairs on these old radios.



Here is some material that need to be sorted out and cleaned.



I took the electrical panel from the engine first.

Before


All parts cleaned


Done


One thing good to go, and I can pack it away and attac the next. It's always nice to complete a small project during a rebuild.

More to come

Cheers
Engelbert

[BlackTalon]

Nice work! (as always)

[N0tt0N]

Wow! What a transformation of the electrics. Well done!

[Len 911]

You missed a spot!!!!!! Just kidding , Looks great

[Vicegrip]

Nice work as always.

For me it is finishing the little line items like the ignition/regulator console that keeps me moving along on a larger project. I try not to look at the whole thing, rather I set the horizon on something "visible" like rebuilding the brake system components or suspension parts and boxing them up for when it it time for them.