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My 65 1500 restoration project
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 4:45 pm
by Potato_Head
Re: My 65 1500 restoration project
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:40 pm
by Potato_Head
Re: My 65 1500 restoration project
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:46 pm
by Potato_Head
Re: My 65 1500 restoration project
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 10:09 pm
by spl310
Score!! I've never seen red jets. That's a new one. If you are really curious about the cam, pull it and look for stamping. As far as the smog plugs, yes they may chirp. You can stop that with some Allen head cap screws. Get some that will fill the holes and put the pipe plugs on top to retain them.
Re: My 65 1500 restoration project
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 10:14 pm
by Potato_Head
Re: My 65 1500 restoration project
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 10:25 pm
by Potato_Head
spl310 wrote:Score!! I've never seen red jets. That's a new one. If you are really curious about the cam, pull it and look for stamping. As far as the smog plugs, yes they may chirp. You can stop that with some Allen head cap screws. Get some that will fill the holes and put the pipe plugs on top to retain them.
Hey spl310 - There are several spare carbs with the parts car and the 1500 that I orginally purchased. None have the red jets. I'll take out that inner plug and see what it looks like. Where will the cam info be stamped?
What happened to SEROC and the registry they had? I'd like to register mine and the donor car. Is there anyone in the Atlanta area that I can meet up with?
My goal is to have the car on the road before the end of summer. Definitely before the Walter Mitty event.
Re: My 65 1500 restoration project
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 10:28 pm
by spl310
If the cam grinder stamped it, it's likely on the end of the cam.
SEROC went into hibernation. I nominate Phil Hall for president!!
Re: My 65 1500 restoration project
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 12:39 pm
by notoptoy
Welcome, awesome work and some awesome parts scores. Keep posting on your progress, I'm subscribed!
Re: My 65 1500 restoration project
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 1:34 pm
by S Allen
You are making much progress. Nothing like developing new skills. You can registry your cars in the registry here. I am doing away with the old registry. Go here to enter them yourself
http://www.311s.org/phpBB3/app.php/page/page-registry And welcome back to the fold.
Steve
Re: My 65 1500 restoration project
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 1:05 am
by bmccarthy67
Great work...you have a roadster guru up in your area...Jim (jt68) on here. He has tons of roadster knowledge and makes beautiful reproduction and performance parts. I miss the Mitty with SEROC and hopefully we will pick it back up soon. Looking forward to updates on your ride.
v/r
Buddy
Re: My 65 1500 restoration project
Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 1:44 pm
by Potato_Head
Well it has been nearly 6 years with lots of diversions and no further progress has been made on this project.
Started up a new business that is finally starting to pay off. Selling off a Miata project that had my attention for awhile. Next to go is the bunch of Honda MR50s sitting in the basement.
I'd like to find someone local that I can hand off the body to while I work on the chassis. Is there anyone close to the Suwanee area that is interested?
Re: My 65 1500 restoration project
Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 2:29 pm
by spl310
Suwannee, FL?
Re: My 65 1500 restoration project
Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 4:41 pm
by eye
Raleigh area.
I'm sure there is someone closer. How much work is needed?
Re: My 65 1500 restoration project
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 4:49 pm
by Potato_Head
@spl310 No - Sorry Suwanee GA - 30024
@eye - She needs a complete stripping to bare metal and rebuild. No real progress since I posted the pictures at the beginning of this thread nearly 6 years ago. I will get the body off of the frame so that I can work on the chassis while the bodywork is being done. I am researching media blasting equipment and temporary carports. Might need to do it all here at the house.
Thanks!
Michael
Re: My 65 1500 restoration project
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 4:55 pm
by spl310
I will be heading up to the Atlanta area on Thursday for work. I will be there through Sunday evening. Maybe we could meet up.