OK, This is what the engine looked like right before I pulled it out of the frame. NOT a pretty sight.




This is what the right side looks like now. NOT too bad. Still have to add Spark Plug wires, Cap, and a few little things.









Here is is the left side of the engine just before pulling it out. Again, not too pretty.


And here is the left side after I painted it. I still need to add the Generator, and a few little items.. but, it SURE looks better.






Today I added the Generator, water inlet, Thermostat, and a few little fittings. I will cover it up and set it in the corner till the clutch comes back, and, the frame comes back. The rolling chassis is the first thing to complete. I need to sand blast the rear end yet and redo the rear springs.

More pictures to follow.

1940 Chevy 2 door.

Well, I bought a second 1940 Chevy. This one is a Master 85. it has a completely different front end set up so I can't use those parts. it does, however, have FENDERS, Running boards, and ALL
NEW chrome. So, I will be parting out everything I don't need. Anybody want a 1940 Master 85 2 door? here are some pictures...











Here is a picture of some of the new chrome. It really is beautiful work...

OK,, so I painted the engine. not too bad.. Looks like i also bought a second 1940 chevy.. (just for the parts)

More later.

Frame 2

Well folks. The frame is completely torn apart. Brian even got in on the act and wire brushed the complete frame today. Tomorrow morning we are taking it to Monaca, PA to have it dipped. When I get it back, it will ALL be clean, virgin steel. Just as it came from the factory. Jerry says it should take 2 weeks and is a flat rate of $60.00 a foot. Being 14 feet long, that works out to $840.00 just to dip the frame. After that i have to PAINT it, seal it.. make sure it NEVER rusts again.

The frame i currently tied to the top of my Blazer. here is a photo of it.

I'll post some more photos soon. I have been working my arms off removing TAR and sound deadeding from this car. I have also started to rebuild the front suspension. Springs and A-frames have been sand blasted and painted, Satin Black. looks good. (The frame will be gloss black like the factory)

Frame

OK.. so I don't have pictures today. YES, I forgot the camera at the shop. The from is completely disassembled now. I spoke with Jerry at the dipping place and he will dip it for $60.00 a foot. Not bad.. I get the inside clean now.. it goes up Saturday morning.

Jerry is at:
Pennsylvania Metal Cleaning Co.
Serving the tri-state area since 1978
Located at 200 17th Street
Monaca, PA 15061-1969
Phone 724-728-5535
E-mail fisherperson200@aol.com

Look him up.. NICE work...

Sunday, Jan 9th, 2011

Well, it's Sunday. NO FOOTBALL that we need to watch. Cold outside. cleaning to do. Can't get into the shop to work on the 40. This is NOT what i wish for. But, I get time at home. More work tomorrow. Spent the last week working for Bill to pay my rent. it is WELL worth the delay. More updates next week folks.

Body dipping

Just back from the dipper. Small operation, but I believe they do a good job. I saw several products they have done and I will be happy.

The business is:

Pennsylvania Metal Cleaning Co.
Serving the tri-state area since 1978
Located at 200 17th Street
Monaca, PA 15061-1969
Phone 724-728-5535
E-mail fisherperson200@aol.com

Jerry is a nice guy that has been doing this since 1978. He USED to be the Redi-Strip operation. He can handle all big and small jobs. He does all types of cars and trucks. he can NOT do a VW bus as they are too talk for the 6 ft deep tank.

I will finish the TAR removal over the next couple weeks and hopefully deliver the 40 to Jerry in early February.

Wish me luck