I spent more time over the last couple of days working on the '64 Daytona hardtop I brought back from California. Every time I start it, it starts a little easier and runs smoother. I think the rubber seals in the carb and fuel pump have gotten limbered up once more.
I discovered laquer thinner would remove the ugly black rattle can paint that had been splashed on the firewall and inner fenders, so I managed to wash off nearly all of it. Looks 100% better already. I removed the brake booster and master cylinder, as well as the starter solenoid, voltage regulator, and horn relay, and fan guard plate. Gave them all a good going over with the sandblaster, and shot them with a rattle can of black satin trim paint. That REALLY spiffed up the underhood department.
I'm sure eventually I'll have to pull the engine to detail it, and to enable detailing of the frame rails, etc., but I figured I'd do some of the accessible stuff while I could. The car has a good brake pedal now, and stops, but the right front brake is not working. I'll have to have a look at that one. I did get plenty of fluid when I bled it, so I don't think it's a hose problem. Could just be adjustment is way out...
While I had the sandblaster out, I did some more brake parts I had kicking around, and a manifold pair off a 226 Commander engine. That sure looks nice, with all the rust off it.
Next chore on the '64 is to shoot the interior floor and trunk floor with the sandblaster, and then repair the minor rustout spots (about a couple of business card's worth). I did get a pair of really nice '66 doors to replace the caved-in original doors.
Gord Richmond, within Weasel range of the Alberta Badlands
I discovered laquer thinner would remove the ugly black rattle can paint that had been splashed on the firewall and inner fenders, so I managed to wash off nearly all of it. Looks 100% better already. I removed the brake booster and master cylinder, as well as the starter solenoid, voltage regulator, and horn relay, and fan guard plate. Gave them all a good going over with the sandblaster, and shot them with a rattle can of black satin trim paint. That REALLY spiffed up the underhood department.
I'm sure eventually I'll have to pull the engine to detail it, and to enable detailing of the frame rails, etc., but I figured I'd do some of the accessible stuff while I could. The car has a good brake pedal now, and stops, but the right front brake is not working. I'll have to have a look at that one. I did get plenty of fluid when I bled it, so I don't think it's a hose problem. Could just be adjustment is way out...
While I had the sandblaster out, I did some more brake parts I had kicking around, and a manifold pair off a 226 Commander engine. That sure looks nice, with all the rust off it.
Next chore on the '64 is to shoot the interior floor and trunk floor with the sandblaster, and then repair the minor rustout spots (about a couple of business card's worth). I did get a pair of really nice '66 doors to replace the caved-in original doors.
Gord Richmond, within Weasel range of the Alberta Badlands
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