Preparing a 67 L79 for Judging

[napa68]

That led to further disassembly in order to get a really good deep clean. That's all for today!

[napa68]

I completed the first round of cleaning today. There was some gains, but body shop dust is just an SOB to deal with. I'll keep plugging away on it.....


I then turned my attention to the mufflers. When the car was restored, the mufflers were not blacked out like they should be. Yes, it looks like a 3rd grade art project. First, an image from the assembly line. The mufflers were blacked out before the body drop.......


Not wanting to pull the body, I improvised. I've studied some of the few remaining cars that retain their original exhaust, and the blackout varies quite a bit! This should burn in nicely with some heat cycles and look the part....


I pulled the original spare. I'll have to refinish the wheel in order for it to measure up. The early "B" stamped wheels have hardly any blackout on the back side. This should detail up nicely

[luzl78]

Hardly no blackout means no blackout.

[napa68]

Originally Posted by luzl78

Hardly no blackout means no blackout.

I'm investigating this subject further. I have other "B" wheels that have more blackout than this spare

[napa68]

Today was one of those days just filled with small things that really do not amount to much. The most notable item(s) were an adjustment on the rear leaf spring. What is in the car, is a beautifully restored original unit that was letting the car take a tail dragger stance. Those type of items just chew at me and wrecks the whole look.


I found some washers on McMaster Carr's website to shim the spring (about .200) along with some fresh bushings.



It is headed in the right direction. Once there is a 1/2 tank of fuel and the car can roll out (both front and rear) I think the stance will be right where it needs to be. I can adjust it further. I also took the liberty of adding the correct rallye wheels and W/W's I had.

[60sStuff]

“Those type of items just chew at me and wrecks the whole look.”

Agree.

A nice (almost level stance) looks the best.

Illustration is for a 66-67 Tempest Series car.

As always, I love your work Tim.

[67since67]

Originally Posted by napa68

Those type of items just chew at me and wrecks the whole look.

Ain't that the truth, stance makes or breaks any car. A while back I went through three pairs of Chevelle springs to achieve the specs on Chris's posted chart. It's amazing what a quarter/half inch up or down will do.

Great work Tim!!

[napa68]

I bought a restored original oil filter canister from a fellow over on Corvette Forum. This is some nice work......


Keep on cleaning.......



I pulled the master cylinder, to only find it was spewing brake fluid out that back. I should not be surprised. Best I found out now, versus down the road. It has some pretty good pitting in the back of the cylinder. Now I have a couple to send out for sleeve work.

Much more to go before I move on to the interior