Nov.6th Transmission and Trunk

So, we thought that we would have the car running and out for a test drive over a week ago but that was not "in the cards". We installed the torque converter that we received months ago and unfortunately only after it had broken the transmission pump did we find out it was the wrong one. We got a 26 spline converter not a 24, the packaging did not have the model of the converter or what it was designed to fit. Jegs was very understanding. They sent a new converter and also replaced the transmission pump too. Sooo, all is well just 8 days later then I wanted.

Today I wanted to clean the trunk and paint it with the truck bed liner that we used in the engine compartment. The trunk was not very nice looking yet.

Guess what?? When I removed the old liner and the pad in the bottom, I found rust! I removed the rust in each of the fender wells and around the gas tank. This also uncovered the fact that the previous owner riveted new panels for the lower quarters. Time is now my enemy.

I think it turned out nice. I am also going to add the soundproofing to the bottom and then replace the liner too.

Now for more engine photos. We have the engine all together.

Now it was time to put the hood back on. Mark blasted the hinges and painted them too.

The hood lined up great! We have a bit of work to do on a small high spot on the fender to get the look I want.

There are still a few spots on the body that need to be repaired while we prep the body for paint.

The car goes to have the pipes bent for the exhaust on Monday. More picture to come.