12/19/09 Paint Bell Housing and Calipers

I spent the day painting the calipers, front spindles, and bell housing.  I also took the rotors to be turned and purchased brake pads.  I noticed during the painting process that I probably should rebuild the calipers.  I will need to locate caliper kits for the rebuild.

12/16/09 More rear end work and panel fitting

I had a couple of friends come over and help me put the body back on the frame.  I had not marked the panels where they contact the body to create clearance for the bubble seal.  I wanted the panels to fit properly before powder coating so I took this step.

I also spent a little time working on the rear end install and changing some of the bolt directions and washers. 

12/14/09 Wipe Aluminum Panels and Install Rear End

I spent about an hour wiping off the aluminum panels with lacquer thinner.  They are clean and ready for powder coating.

I started installing the rear end.  I managed to get the rear end in place but I did not get the panhard bar setup installed and I did not get all the bolts tightened.

12/12/09 Steering rack, more holes, and front end misc

I finished drilling all the holes in the floorboard. I think (We'll see if there are more) I have all the wholes drilled in the aluminum panels.


I also finished the weep holes in the frame. This will let out any moisture that might get into the tubes.

I received the coils for the rear springs this week so I assembled the rear coil overs.

I assembled the front spindles and torqued the bolts for the front spindles and the lower control arms.

I installed the steering rack. I am not sure how it will fit together as the tie rods look alot longer than needed and the threading on the rods is almost used up. I may have to call FFR to see what I might be missing.

12/11/09 Kotzur Racing

I went to Kotzur Racing today to pickup engine parts and rear end.  The engine is ready to assemble.  Kotzur got me everything I need to put the engine together.  New piston, bearings, cam, lifters, rocker arms, etc.  The heads are also done with the extra porting and polishing. 
 
The rear end was being wrapped up when I arrived.  I will need to paint the rear cover and get gear oil. 

12/5-6/09 Lift kit for the body buck and more holes

I ran into a problem with the body buck being a little too low with the rear panel installed in the car. I lifted the body buck by putting to 2X4 pieces under each caster. There gives me another 3" of height and I clear the rear panel.


I also am getting real close to having all the holes in the aluminum drilled. I am working on the floorboards.

I drilled half of the weep holes under the frame.