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02/28/2015 at 16:09 • Filed to: shoebox, blue torpedo
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We took the engine apart to see what's what and it's not too bad. The crank bearings are showing first signs of wear so we're gonna have those replaced and the crankshaft polished. While we have the whole thing apart I guess we'll also change the entire camshaft drive since a kit is about 10 dollars.
We weren't planning on disassembling the whole motor, but we kinda got carried away, and since we discovered the slightly sketchy bearings I'm glad we went through with it. Engine should be ready mid to late next week.
Still left on the to-do list:
- replace suspension arms and shock absorbers
- replace the steering rod
- replace the brake system
- put the car back together (put the engine and gearbox back in, reinstall some trim bits and pieces)
Cé hé sin
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02/28/2015 at 16:22 |
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The whole thing hasn't rusted away?
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02/28/2015 at 16:30 |
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Nope. The bodywork is already sorted apart from the paint (I'll probably get round to repainting it sometime next year). I had the floor reinforced in places where the metal has become slightly thinner due to rust and some other rust spots fixed at a bodyshop. Funnily enough the driver's door is the worst panel and pretty badly rusted from the inside, but since the damage is invisible in normal circumstances I'm keeping it on for now. I already have replacement doors (both left and right) and I'll install them after the respray since they have to be painted to match the car anyway. Brand new, original doors are $35 a side so they're not worth the effort to try and repair.
Klaus Schmoll
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02/28/2015 at 17:22 |
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You have to keep in mind that in the Eastern block, cars weren't a disposable item. So the lucky few who got a new one went through the effort of rust-proofing them as good as possible first thing. If bubbles showed up, they got treated immediately, and if something actually rusted through the owners prefered a clean cut and weld job that would last over cosmetic bondo and chicken wire. 70's or 80's cars with their shoddy rust proofing had to last 30+ years, so it was a choice of substance over style. Rather have some primer spots than a car that looks good from far but is far from good.