It starts again...

**hungrymonkey** · #1 (**permalink**) 09-12-09, 12:33 PM

Well, after six years I am putting it back together.

Long story short, I got out of the service and truck broke down towing car. I ripped the engine out of the car and put it in the truck to finish the trip. After I got home I started school and did not have time for my car. Then I gruaduated and started a new job with no time to work on my car.
Then my wife and I had twins and I really had not time for working on my car.
Then we bought a house last year and it took about that long to get the garage cleared.

I finally have some time and a place to work on my car!
It should give me something to do when I get off work. Everything to put the car back together is in the garage. I just need to completely disassemble it and remember how it goes back together.

**hungrymonkey** · #2 (**permalink**) 09-12-09, 05:09 PM

So I got some time to start cleaning and checking to see what is still usable on the car. IIRC this is what I did to the car before I stopped working on it.

Front suspension is completely rebuilt. I replaced the lower control arms about 3 years ago. The poly bushings are a bit cracked.
I did the shelby drop on the car in 2002'sh.

Granada disk swap. The front lines are partially plumbed with SS lines. I need to figure out how to plumb the distribution block to a 67 that used to be a power drum car. I hate the idea of several different fitting adapters.

Rear suspension is completely rebuilt. Except the rear sway bar has popped off of the mount. I need to get under it and kill the spiders before I start wrenching under there.

interior is gutted. Front seats are long gone, but I have the rails. The dash is gutted and I have all the guages somewhere.
The floor pans are stripped and I need to apply some more Por15. I do have a soggy passenger side rear floor pan. The metal is noticeably weaker there. I am contemplating welding in a piece of sheet metal.

The Por-15 on the undercarriage and trunk has held up well. It is still shiny and intact. The engine bay is dull and oxidized. But seems to get some luster back with running a rag over it. I kind of like the flat look to it. I might leave it for now.

here are some more pictures. I am having a hard time deciding where to start. There is so much to do and I just need to pick something and get to It.

more crap I have to get out of the way before I can have room to work on it.

Engine bay. finding all the bolts, and remembering where the wiring goes is going to be a pita.

Machined and ready to assemble 302 that is going in the 67. I did find some rusting in the cylinder bores. I am going to take some time and clean it up prior to building it.

jlangholzj · #3 (**permalink**) 09-12-09, 08:13 PM

YOU HUNGRY MONKIED SOB!!!!

WWWWWWWWWWWWW00000000000000000tttttttttttttt!!!

hahaaa way to go on getting going again...I'm pretty pumped for ya, I've been working on mine doing a swap all summer, and I'm missing it, let alone a few years...congrats mang :thumbs:

wicked93gs · #4 (**permalink**) 09-13-09, 08:49 AM

so stop yapping and get to work on it, before something else comes up(heh, says me, I havent touched mine other than dropping the drivetrain back in and installing a new clutch for months)

**hungrymonkey** · #5 (**permalink**) 09-13-09, 11:08 AM

anyone know if 3 year old Por-15 would still be good?

jlangholzj · #6 (**permalink**) 09-13-09, 01:26 PM

Well. I doubt it. I've heard that it doesn't like to keep the greatest
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**hungrymonkey** · #7 (**permalink**) 09-17-09, 12:57 PM

It is still sealed.

I am hoping it has a decent shelf life. guess i should email them directly and see what they say.

tx65coupe · #8 (**permalink**) 09-17-09, 04:15 PM

That looks like a great car to start with. I'm glad you are able to start working on it again.

Email the company and ask them if it is still usable.

**hungrymonkey** · #9 (**permalink**) 09-17-09, 04:19 PM

found this on the website.

Quote:

Appearance: Glossy or Semi-gloss (black only) finish.
Application: Brush, roller, spray
Spreadability: 96 sq. ft. per Quart, 384 so. ft. per gallon.
Recommended Temperature Application: 45°F - 95°E
Drying Time: Varies according to humidity; average is 4.5 hours.
Shelf Life: Unopened can - 2 years or more. Opened can - up to 6 months.
Abrasion Resistance: Using Taber Abrasion Test, POR-15® passes 200 cycles with a 100 gram weight on a CF17 Wheel.
Solubility: POR-15 is readily soluble in esters. ketones, and aromatic solvents.

POR-15 APPLICATION PROCEDURES

I am going to have to open the box it shipped in, and see what date it shipped. Its been awhile, since it was 3 addresses ago.

**hungrymonkey** · #10 (**permalink**) 09-17-09, 04:47 PM

some pictures of the progress I have made so far.

Por15 is a pita to apply, and a pita to take off. I am stripping because it flaked off in some parts. I am going to strip the metal bare and apply again.

**hungrymonkey** · #11 (**permalink**) 09-17-09, 05:38 PM

used up a vintage 2005 can of paint stripper to finish off the interior. I am thinking I lost some basic math skills due to the fumes.

It seems to be doing the trick though. Its peeling off like dead skin.

tx65coupe · #12 (**permalink**) 09-18-09, 12:10 AM

Those fumes can get to ya after a while. Try to get all the ventilation you can.

Hopefully the POR 15 is still good. I have never used it, but I bet its not cheap.

**hungrymonkey** · #13 (**permalink**) 09-18-09, 01:15 PM

I bought a cheapy 20" box fan and I have it blowing into the car. It helps, but does not seem to get rid of all the fumes.

I was able to get most of the old paint off yesterday. I just need to hit the remainder with the wire brush. Por comes off fairly well with stripper. It has the consistency of electrical tape.

I did open up the box from POR15 yesterday. It was shipped in August of 2006. I might give it a try and see if it is still good.