I've been compiling parts to get this going. I plan in starting the engine this weekend.


Pic 1: New drill
Pic 2: Wire wheel set
Pic 3: You can see some progress I made onto water pump housing

PS: Use a good set of safety eye goggles when doing this as the wires do come off at high speed. I generally don't like using gloves near rolling machines. This is just my personal thing though.

Some more stuff.

You can follow the progress at [url]QuickSilverCars.VillageHeadMaster.Com[/url]

Detailed project, following.
Well done boss.

CityNG,
good work sir, it takes passion to have the right mind for this...

I spent the day changing the engine and transmission mounts.

It was a bit slow going since I'm not familiar with this setup and there were much backtracking. For example I first installed the engine mounts and then when I started doing the tradition mounts I found out that I have to remove the engine mounts

After changing the mounts the engine was finally high enough to allow the oil filter to fit (I am changing the oil filtration setup).

Pic 1: Finally got the oil filter conversion kit installed after changing the engine mounts.
Pic 2: Before and after of engine rack mounts. These are poly, better than original rubber but not as racy as solid mounts.
Pic 3: Before and after steering rack boots.
Pic 4: Surface ready for gasket. One of my pet peeves is avoiding leaks so I take due diligence in making sure that the gaskets will seal properly.

I installed a new starter and battery and tonight the engine cranked over the first time in 15 years.

I need to verify that I'm building the proper oil pressure before I fire it up.

I'm seriously stoked at this point since the internals seems to be okay.

Tried to install windshield = cracked said windshield.

Tried to install electronic ignition = wrong one sent by vendor.

I’m going back to bed.

Tessie Vs CityNG, 2:0

CityNG:
Tried to install windshield = cracked said windshield.

Tried to install electronic ignition = wrong one sent by vendor.

I’m going back to bed.

Tessie Vs CityNG, 2:0

Chai! Bad market, Sorry bro!

CityNG:
Tried to install windshield = cracked said windshield.

Tried to install electronic ignition = wrong one sent by vendor.

I’m going back to bed.

Tessie Vs CityNG, 2:0

sorry o!
I'm sure u will get plent new inspriration when you get out of bed

CityNG:
Pic 1: I think this engine had a water issue so I'm replacing all the gaskets. This picture is after I removed the water pump housing. It will get all new gaskets.

Pic 2: It's rather interesting to remember that this is a 60's technology. They actually have a tap to drain coolant water from the engine block. This will make flushing the cooling system much easier.

Pic 3: The steering boots will get replaced. The steering rack is a bit pricy so I wan't to preserve it though I wish to convert to right hand drive in the future.

Im intrested in the front suspension and I hope you do a video to this

erico2k2:

Im intrested in the front suspension and I hope you do a video to this

Cool..what do you want to see?

Gas Monkey vs Firedup Garage vs CityNG ? The show continues.......

Today Sunday was a much better day.

I installed the gas tank, plumbed the line from the bag to the engine bay, installed a fuel filter. Installed the ignition switch. Installed the gear shift kit, shifter feels like new.

Pic #1 - Shift kit.
Pic #2 - Fuel filter. This is a temporary one as I am going to install a glass one with a cleanable filter.
Pic #3 - Ignition switch.

So to mind those that are following that the plan is first to verify and or get the car to dependable running condition. Once that ic accomplished then the plan is to take it all apart, sort out the bodywork and then reassemble. Again.

This stage is just to sort out and get it into proper running condition.

For specialized tool that is to be used sparingly, you can rent them for free at most auto parts store.

Another biz opportunity for someone, tool rentals.

CityNG:


Cool..what do you want to see?

Everything if possible

Lots of small work has been going on.

Cooling System - Completed (Only thing not new is radiator, waiting for an all alloy one to go on sale).

Fuel System - Completed (May have to remove the tank and treat the inside as I'm getting some interesting debris in the filter).

Tidying up a few bits and bobs.

Engine fired up last weekend briefly but I am not getting proper continuous power to the coil so it's time to put on my "rewire" hat and trace cables.

The fuel system was not done after all and in fact has just started

The mechanical fuel pump has gone bad. The replacement is easy (remove and replace) and cheap = $35 but since when do we do things the easy way

Let's complicate things by converting to an AirTex electrical fuel pump, VW/Porsche/Audi fuel pump relay (will provide a 3 sec priming and turns off when engine is stopped via a signal from the coil) and a roll over switch that will also turn off the pump in the event of a crash or roll over.

V cool

Just to close out the thread.

Tessie was adopted by a fellow car nut who just had to save her from my evil and unwashed thoughts

For anyone curious, she sold for $5,000 = N1,200,000

CityNG:
Just to close out the thread.

Tessie was adopted by a fellow car nut who just had to save her from my evil and unwashed thoughts

For anyone curious, she sold for $5,000 = N1,200,000

Hmmm...evil and unwashed? Can:t quite remember but i'm quite positive you're the guy with a couple of restored mercs under your belt. A real pity we won't get to see what she turns into though. Any pics before she left?

billy187:


Hmmm...evil and unwashed? Can:t quite remember but i'm quite positive you're the guy with a couple of restored mercs under your belt. A real pity we won't get to see what she turns into though. Any pics before she left?

Same condition as of last pics.

The buyer is the type that doesn't believe in improving or modifying Classic cars. He's going to do a correct period rebuilt back to stock.

awww.....