This is the first time this was opened up and taken apart in 40 years! The grease had hardened to the point where it had to be chipped out. Now working like the day it left the factory.
Gear Shift
Rear Brake Calipers
This is probably the most enjoyable part of the restoration for me, going through all the parts now that they’ve been cleaned, replated etc. and rebuilding each assembly. Today it was rear calipers and the shift mechanism. The 40 year old grease in the shifter had to be chipped out it was so hard. There is no particular order in this part, it’s just what I feel like when I get to work.
Dino Gas Cap
Every item no matter how small gets restored. The gas cap was taken apart with the metal part replated to it original yellow cad. The seal was replaced and the outer rubber cleaned. It looks like how it came from the factory 40 years ago.
Radiator Fans
Hydraulic Brake System
The master cylinder, brake balancer and equalizer rebuilt, replaced and powder coated.
Horn Compressor
Restoration of the horn compressor, cleaned and repainted.
Plating
1067 pieces were plated to either clear cad, yellow cad or black zinc.
Progress Update
Work continues as Brad at Speedzone addresses the few areas of body rot while meantime I continue to restore every part .
