Saturday, November 5, 2011

painted parts going together

before cleaning and painting

scraping and cleaning


frame powder coated


ready to paint


drums powder coated

before cleaning and painting


waiting for brake shoes
after

cleaned up, painted

last time to look at this
primed


Thursday, September 15, 2011

Cleaning and disassembly of frame and axles

brakes were not bad, will reline anyway


all removed,(except dirt)

front axle removed

dirt and concrete


more accumulated dirt etc.



Removing engine and disassembly

a little greasy
 lifting off the block
 didn't know pistons could come out that way?
 well, now what?

 timing chain a little slack but OK.
crank out, ready to inspect and clean

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Removing body from frame

with help, body was lifted off frame


loaded on trailer ready to go to shop for disassembly

grinning Steve

body on supports, ready for more woodwork

ready to disassemble

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Starting woodwork


rotten wood removed


new wood sills

Arrival July 2011

arriving ! what a sight



grinning Steve

upholstery a little ratty



this is the most rust




wrong generator set up



wrong carb.


tires are worn






isn't it a beauty?


Nelson Bates giving approval

perfect radiator









with a little "mop & glo" it will look great !


good patterns









locks are nickel or chrome plated and in good condition