Hi All,
The motor is back and looks GREAT....
The Body panels have been sandblasted, and will be going to E-Coating. (same as base coat on new cars)
On return, they will join the body at Spray Paint. The colour you all ask at once... is GM red.
![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
Yes I know you do not spell VW .. G .M.. but I like this colour, as it is true red and not a tint of orange.
As I only know the old 1966 Fasty that I had, I was overjoyed to find that the 1968 model had mod cons in it.
I noticed that the rear brake drums were OIL cooled, this was a great discovery......
Opened the brake drum to change the oil, .....
![Embarassed :oops:](./images/smilies/icon_redface.gif)
only to find that there is no MOD CONS but only an leaking side shaft seal...
![Crying or Very sad :cry:](./images/smilies/icon_cry.gif)
Oh Well.. we will fix it and go on..
The other point I am glad about, was that I would not have to rebuild the body from scratch, as I was sure the body was built upside down, only to find it was only the previous owner, had fitted the front shocks upside down,
![Rolling Eyes :roll:](./images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif)
few.. what a relief.
I have decided that I will make the mechanics drivable, Spray the body, and do the interior fully complete, and then fit the engine.
After test driving it, will find out if the gearbox should be geared up for the extra power, as we do not want the engine to over rev, on normal cruising.
Then and only then will I renew the mechanics that need renewing.
Will post pic's of e-coated parts, prior to shipping to Spray Painter.
Till next time...................
![Hang Loose :hangloose:](./images/smilies/action-smiley-035.gif)