Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Tub Stripped


That's it for the tub. The brake lines, gas, brake and clutch pedals and been removed. Will place it to the side for now. Next is the dismantling of the rear suspension.

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Front Suspension

Removed front suspension, uprights and steering rack. Finding many parts are stamped with mounting location. As RF,LR and there in the proper location. Just the brake lines and pedals to remove next, and that should be it for the tub.

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Fuel Cells & Mark Waco

Continued to remove hardware and also have removed all 3 fuel cells. So far no surprises, the tub still looks straight and no obvious repairs. Did find in magic marker on the underside of the nose support "WACO" who was the driver in 1973. Now if I could just find 1971 or 1972 evidence, that would be great.

Monday, August 13, 2007

No numbers.

Removed the other side impact structure form the right side of the car. No old numbers or paint under that panel that would be beneficial in tracing it's history. Removed a bit of wiring,tubes, fire bottle which still reads pressure,gauges and the left fuel cell. The cell looks to be in good shape after 36 years. When the other 2 are removed from the right side, off they go to be inspected. The reuse of the cells would be a great savings, but I know 36 years is a long time.


Monday, August 6, 2007

The start


Finally started the disassemble today, separated the rear suspension and the Hewland from the tub and noted missing the slave cylinder for the clutch. Removed the side impact structure form the left side of the car. I was hoping what there might be some old numbers or paint under the panels what would help in tracing it's history pre-1973, but no luck. Still have the right side to remove, I'll keep my fingers crossed.