December 1, 2022
Top and bottom of frame corrosealed. Just need a warm day to start painting with VHT
A-Arm initial cleaning with vinegar. Looking much better without the rust
A little fire to coax off the old rubber
December 4, 2022
After cleaning rust, but before painting bottom side
Top seat springs before painting, but after rust removal
Rear differential before cleaning, after bushings removal.
December 5, 2022
Bushings removed
New Bushings to install.
Left side done, now onto right side for painting.
12/6/2022
Wheels Before Cleaning. 8" for rear and 7" for fronts
First wheel after Cleaning
December 7-8, 2022
Primed Wheel ready for Paint
First Mockup with Rally wheel.
December 9, 2022
New rebuild kit arrived, one more piece for rebuilding front suspension
Now I gotta pic between painted on the left and RPM rust prevention for natural look on the right side.
Borgeson Power Steering arrived
Deluxe weatherstripping kit came in.12/12/2022
Frame and body matching VIN.
Body VIN
Photo Gallery
Old desert version
Cleaned version
12/13/22. New Shiny Calipers. Thanks to Hughs Lifetime warranty.
12/14/2022
Bushings pressed in
Natural look after cleaning
These could pass for Factory new, now cleaned primed, painted and built. $2K for these from Dealers.
Week of 12/18/22
One last layer of paint on frame
First exciting step towards rebuild is fitcheck the front suspension parts, check bolts, and make sure everything fits.
Another small project, but BIG step forward. Was able to break free last 2 bolts on the training arms connected to Half shafts. Those are off to rebuild with new U joints.
12/21/22
New Ujoints done
Almost Christmas
Test ft complete. Ready to start putting back front end suspension.
December 27, 2022
Differential Stamps
Casting # 3888145
2: Date D118 April 11, 1968
3. Stamped 1AT5668
3:08 HS Posi (427)
More stamps on Differential
Front ready for mounting