Let the wrenching commence

Parts have arrived.

Here’s the stockpile inventory...

• Disc brake conversion kit (Kelsey-Hayes front calipers, master cylinder, rotors, pads, proportioning valve, discs, assorted hard lines, assorted hardware)
• Rear drum rebuild (hardware, drums, wheel cylinders, shoes)
• All new rear axle brake hard lines
• New front to rear brake hard line
• New steel fuel line
• Air cleaner
• Hoses
• Wiring harnesses (Underhood stuff)
• Various nuts and bolts
• Ignition Coil mount
• Rear leaf springs
• Inner and outer tie rod ends
• Roller idler arm

The entire above list was paid for by selling eight 1:18 diecast cars. A couple of them were high dollar, and I have about 10 more in the $20-30 range to toss on eBay.

I still need to get shocks and a front end suspension rebuild kit figured out. Wheels and tires are also on the to do list. I’m also planning on rebuilding the manual steering box.

I plan on starting at the rear of the car while I figure out new control arms for the front end. I’m not sure if I’ll clean up and paint the rear wheel wells or not, yet. Ill probably miss my arbitrary Aug 1 deadline to be road worthy. Not a big deal though, I’ll just keep plugging away.