Well, I have been sanding, and grinding the rearend and torque tube. LOTS of rust.


Some areas are vert tough to get to with the tools I have.. Working on getting in as much as i can.


I had to pull the rear cover so I can pull the axles to replace the axle seals. Getting the pin out has proved a little more difficult than an 80 nova rearend. But i will get it.


Here we are, mostly sanded. I still need to wash it with soap and water to remove and oil or grease.



OK.. i put on a coat of Rustolium heavy Rust primer. this is still VERY wet. I only did one sides at a time.. waiting for it to dry completely before I sand, and reprime. Then I will flip it over and paint the underside.



More of the tops side primed. Still WET.



Still very wet.. hope it looks this good painted.


More to follow... I am sure.

The two newest additions to my 1940 chevy...


The new grill.. it is BEAUTIFUL.. sitting in the living room right now.. Along with the rest of the new chrome parts.


This is an original clock. it was part of the 2nd 40 Chevy I bought. Thrown in a box. It WORKS..

I do need to find a left front shock now. The original one was broken in half. Can't put that back on the car.

More to follow.

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.