'67.5 SPL311 1600 Roadster Restoration: Let the fun begin!

[Gregs672000]

Really not bad rust wise. Under the battery as usual, but the rockers etc are all still there.

[Florida Roadster]

Really not bad rust wise. Under the battery as usual, but the rockers etc are all still there.

Yes, very happy.

[iloveredmeat]

Look at you go... awesome.

I'm sure you've done this, but just in case you haven't, I'd recommend blowing out these holes once it's all dry (circled in attachment). I vacuumed, then reversed a shop vac to blow it out.

They're a Kitty Catchall Bottomless Pit, at least on my car. Seems every time I go back to my car, there's still more stuff coming out of there.

I'm officially living vicariously through your project, so keep up the progress - we'll feel better about ourselves. Ha.

[Florida Roadster]

Look at you go... awesome.

I'm sure you've done this, but just in case you haven't, I'd recommend blowing out these holes once it's all dry (circled in attachment). I vacuumed, then reversed a shop vac to blow it out.

They're a Kitty Catchall Bottomless Pit, at least on my car. Seems every time I go back to my car, there's still more stuff coming out of there.

I'm officially living vicariously through your project, so keep up the progress - we'll feel better about ourselves. Ha.

Peter, I blew every crack and crevice with air from the compressor first, then pressure washed, and then used the BLO heated air dryer over the whole car, then left the car out in the sun all afternoon. Under the cowl vent is where I found the most debris, foliage, and critter stuff. Jeff

[iloveredmeat]

Look at you go... awesome.

I'm sure you've done this, but just in case you haven't, I'd recommend blowing out these holes once it's all dry (circled in attachment). I vacuumed, then reversed a shop vac to blow it out.

They're a Kitty Catchall Bottomless Pit, at least on my car. Seems every time I go back to my car, there's still more stuff coming out of there.

I'm officially living vicariously through your project, so keep up the progress - we'll feel better about ourselves. Ha.

Peter, I blew every crack and crevice with air from the compressor first, then pressure washed, and then used the BLO heated air dryer over the whole car, then left the car out in the sun all afternoon. Under the cowl vent is where I found the most debris, foliage, and critter stuff. Jeff

I figured you would... I'll trade you some of yours for some acorns, pine needles, spiders, and West Coast critter stuff.

[Florida Roadster]

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I figured you would... I'll trade you some of yours for some acorns, pine needles, spiders, and West Coast critter stuff.
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I believe this was a California car, so I probably blew out some West Coast foliage. I'll have to wait a few years and see what grows in the yard.

[Gregs672000]

I believe this was a California car, so I probably blew out some West Coast foliage. I'll have to wait a few years and see what grows in the yard.
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Weed Hopefully it's legal where your at!

[Florida Roadster]

I believe this was a California car, so I probably blew out some West Coast foliage. I'll have to wait a few years and see what grows in the yard.

Weed Hopefully it's legal where your at!
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Haha. Yeah, I think it's legal here, even if it isn't, see what grows!

[Florida Roadster]

So, my steering wheel is in great shape, just has two areas where there is cracking. Has anyone found an epoxy or filler that works on these cracks? Something that can be sanded and polished. Thanks in advance.

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[notoptoy]

Eastwood has a number of Steering wheel restoration products.
https://www.eastwood.com/master-steerin ... struc.html

[Florida Roadster]

Eastwood has a number of Steering wheel restoration products.
https://www.eastwood.com/master-steerin ... struc.html

Oooof. Thanks for the reply, $86 though, out of stock. I'm thinking black color JB Weld might do the trick. The larger crack is on the back side and likely not to be seen. Do folks wrap the steering wheels to protect them or mostly to cover up the cracks?

[Florida Roadster]

I had a productive morning. I have the engine stripped down to the block and head. Removed the exhaust. Removed the fuel tank and lines. The fuel tank is in great shape inside and out and will only need to be cleaned and sealed. I was able to remove the thermostat housing as well, which was a plus as I here they usually "fuse" together over time. Removed master cylinder and clutch cylinder. After sitting in PB Blaster the 12 bolts that hold the body to the frame were all removed successfully without breaking or stripping. I'm now ready to remove the body from the frame. I'm picking up a used hoist this afternoon and picked up some new heavy-duty swivel casters to rebuild the body cart. So hopefully by the weekend I'll have the body off, engine, trans, and rear end out, and be looking at an empty frame and suspension. I've been cleaning parts in the parts cleaner and labeling and cataloging as I go. Moving right along!

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[iloveredmeat]

Wow! Really cruising along... Good on ya.

[Florida Roadster]

Another crime scene. Two layers of seat cushions and vinyl. I'm going to blast the frames and see what they look like after to see if they are usable.

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[Florida Roadster]

Wow! Really cruising along... Good on ya.

Yeah, I think I'm in trouble with my "Fairlady" wife. I told her this was going to be a LONG term project.