Well the frame is complete...so on to the next item of business...the engine, transfer case and transmission. I decided to give the mechanicals a good going over...see where they leak, what needs replacing, etc. For the most part they are in GREAT shape. The transfer case is a replacement...SOR replacement which means a quality rebuild at some point. I know using it before the tear down it worked just fine. Now it looks clean too. The transmission is the original. It cleaned up nicely but has lost its silver coloring. The engine...very messy but very clean now. I went through about two cans of engine degreaser and several bottles of water...along with several pairs of gloves. It was tough getting all the little angles and such...but feel it turned out well. I managed to take most of the workings off the motor so I'll have to replace some seals...no biggie there. Other things I'll be replacing...all hoses...they were spray painted on!...the belts...the fuel pump and all lines...along with the spark plugs and wires. So overall it won't be too expensive. The other thing I will be doing is painting. I ordered primer...aluminum metallic for the t-case and tranny...and satin GM black for the motor and bell housing. I wanted something generic so I could paint the car any color and it would go with it. I think it will look great!
I also received my bumperettes in the mail this week. On my way back through Springs...I stopped and picked up some stainless steel hardware...and now have them mounted up. Man do they look great! Got a good deal on them too!
I also managed to get the parking brake off the t-case...and now know why it never worked. The rear seal on the drive shaft leaked out...and the whole parking brake assembly was filled with fluid and grime. So I guess I will be ordering a rebuild kit for the brake which includes the t-case seal...and hopefully it will work when I'm done!
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