Electrical...

Installed the speedo cable and...


... the reverse light wires, which I had to change with new wires and connectors.


Dealt with the electrical system. Bad wires everywhere.


I have the starter working with the key now. One wires was so bad that I bypassed it with a new wire going to the engine compartment.


Both points were bad; I cleaned one set to get the car running.


Starting to put the dash together. I have to check all lights and accessories before closing it. Today's task is to get the ignition working and start the engine.

Almost there...

This is the reference for the HP pump belts.


Aligning the steering rack with a special tool.


The hydraulic fluid filter was damaged; this could be why the pump had a strange noise.


Ready to go, with new O rings. I've cup the olive at the connector; much easier to put a new hose and avoid breakage.


The fluid is in.


Checked the thermostat; looks good and free moving nicely.


Installed the weights on the chassis; the small on goes on the right side.


I always put some grease under the battery tray to protect the metal.


Almost ready to go. I have to deal with all the damaged wires today :o(

Brakes, accumulator, shifter, etc...

Received my rebuilt spheres from David Cossit-Levy.

The accumulator bracket is cracked. I've used the one from the part car.


The sphere was tested by David and it is OK. It is 20 years old though...


I've put 20 gal of fresh high octane fuel in the tank. I am using a vacuum pump to test the line and for leaks; also to prime the pump.


Changed the fuel line and added a G2. I use Ligarex to secure the inlet.

Installing the parking brakes using a Wisegrip and a valve spring compressor. The pads are set at .1 mm.


I've used a level to record the leveling of the gear box and align the shifter accordingly.


I swapped the pump; the pump on the car was making a strange noise. I am picking up new belts this morning. The belts were wrong and not paired.


Some traces of burn oil on the plugs, but we'll see when we start the engine. I have put some WD40 in the cylinders to free up the rings. Today I'll put some motor oil to lubricate them before starting the engine.


They cleaned up well.


My car likes to watch :o)

Calipers are finished...

The calipers are rebuilt. I've use compressed air to align the calipers before tight them up and torque the screws.


The axles and brakes are connected. Once I get the regulator, I'll be putting everything back together.


The fuel line going to fuel pump; that what time can do to you if you are made of rubber...

Drained the tank and smelled a 20 year old gas :o(
10 gallons of fresh high octane fuel will go back in.

Front brakes...

I had to use a torch to put the calipers apart; surprising for a LHM car.


Someone banged up these pistons badly...


The felt rings were hard and brittle.


Ready for the new O rings and felt coming from Dave Burnham.


Three pistons had marking but my dentist tool did not grab, so some polishing did the trick. Each piston is $95; pretty good saving there...


The 4th piston was deeply pitted; could not save this one.


I had to use a torch also to open the 2 spare calipers.


Phew, one of them was good; some polishing and another $95 saved!


Ready to be rebuild.


The disks on the part car were thicker. i removed the rust and install them.


Also, the parking brake pads were better on the part car (The old one on this pic).

Good news, bad news...

Good news, I found one good motor mount on the part car. Setting the height here.

Home made tools for motor mounts.


The pads were good on the parts car also. Here after a good clean up.


Here is the bad news: The front calipers were seized on both cars. Dave Burnham is sending me caliper kits to rebuilt them.

Engine swap...

I've removed the door panel and swapped the door handles to have a working key on the ID. I have also done the truck using the same key. Unfortunately both right door handles do not work with any key.



I have swapped the engines on Sunday


Took care of the oil change once the engine was out. Dirty :o/


Everything is clean and ready to go.


Short video on the engine swap...