Leather and paint...

Update: After bleeding the rear brakes, the front suspension stays up. I drove the car yesterday around the block; Only minor issues like bleeding the front brakes (Already did but they feel a little weak) and set the "zero point" on the steering; the fuel and temp gauges are not working.

I have cleaned and treated the leather.









I've also washed the car, twice, this car did not see soap for 26 years! I have started to buff the paint and it is coming out pretty well. I have to do the left side and trunk lid now. The vinyl top looks great also.

Getting close to the end...

The new tires are on.


These are the connectors to the right front fender. The insulation is very hard and brittle.



New duct is in and connected with an inner tube.



Looking better.

Rear brakes...

I've brought the wheels to Town Fair Tires to get 5 new tires. I took the opportunity to check the rear brakes. Thank goodness I did; they were very oily and the friction material was almost gone.



This cylinder was not free and one cup was cut.


I did a quick honing job; just a few passes to remove the rust and markings.


I took parts from the other car. The brakes were good. Here I am setting the shoes.



The left side cylinder. A "before" and "after" picture. The only new parts I have used is 4 Orings.

height corrector...

Changed the ignition.


The eight corrector was stuck. It is clean and back on, but the front drops very quickly. I think we have major internal leaks in the cylinders.

Bumpers are done!

I've put large washers to secure the rear bumper while waiting for a proper repair.




I have straighten and painted the used front plate...


... as well as the 2 bent brackets.


The front bumper is now finished.






New air duct... 4" cloth dryer air duct, less than $10.

Bumpers and rear plate...

A quick polish job on the "new" stop lights to revive them.


Bad wires at the right front fender connection. Some work there...


Removed the front bumper to try to save it and picked up a new front plate to be painted today.


Before...




After...



The bracket was damaged also.


Removed the rear bumper to replaced the damaged brake stop lights. The rear bumpers are almost completely gone. I bought 2 big washers fro now, but this should be repaired at some point.


This one was fixed by someone earlier.


The bumper brackets were repaired with some heating pipes.


Repairing the lights...

Done.