Back from media blast today. The usual rot in places! I also get all the fiberglass media blasted with plastic media, it saves hours and hours trying to clean it all and does a really good job. You can also see all the extra bracing in the frame for Spyders.
I try to get it of the rotisserie as soon as possible as it much easier to reassemble on the lift. So I get the fiberglass tub back in and glue in 1″ think high density closed cell foam between the fiberglass and floorpan to cut noise. Ferrari had nothing in between and used tar paper on the top of the fiberglass. So yes this is an improvement that is not visible. I also replaced the fiberglass bottom with aluminum. Hopefully I won’t get a nasty email over this. They switched from fiberglass to aluminum sometime during the 72 production. So now it’s on the lift and I can start reassemble. I usually start in the front where most of the work is and work towards the rear.
I’m like a magnet to Dinos, they just keep showing up. One oddball German in the mix.
Finally back from the paint shop and time to start reassembly!
On the rotisserie and headed for media blast.
with the wiring harness now removed and the last bits and pieces, all that is left is to remove all the fiberglass pieces. Its a huge job drilling out 100’s of rivets and removing all the bonds. After that it will be ready for media blast.
Back from media blast, with no unexpected surprises. A few places of rust in the usual places.
Today was engine day! Engine is out, brake calipers and rotors and all the front suspension. This one still had the smog pump which I seldom see.
