PeterAllen Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 And #18 is a square nut held captive in the clevis. Probably a PITA to buy but easy to make. George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, RLY240 said: The original bolt for #20 doesn’t have a hex head but a round head to match the recess in #22. Thanks! It does look round on the parts manual so that makes sense. The hex head locks in well in the pin and #21 but like I said, it's odd that I have this bolt when I'm missing the rest. Will put the bolt back as I'm sure it'll be needed elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Very nice G! So familiar. George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dionysus Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 A lot of pre 90s motorcycle engine cases use those long bolts with round heads if you get stuck looking for the right fit. You can find quite a variety on ebay. George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAP260 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) I know I'm not the first to say this, but the attention to detail in this build is truly admirable. Really enjoy the updates and the videos. Can't wait to see you enjoying the fruits of your labour Of course, a large part of the pleasure is in the build itself Edited June 16, 2018 by RAP260 George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted June 16, 2018 Moderators Share Posted June 16, 2018 11 minutes ago, RAP260 said: Of course, a large part of the pleasure is in the build itself Very true, I really enjoy working on various projects and grow bored of them once they finished. For that reason the old Chev is perfect for me, as Dad has it all the time, the only time I get involved with it is when it needs something done, Oh and having a beer with him in his garage talking about the car. cheers PB RAP260 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share Posted June 16, 2018 3 hours ago, RAP260 said: I know I'm not the first to say this, but the attention to detail in this build is truly admirable. Really enjoy the updates and the videos. Can't wait to see you enjoying the fruits of your labour Of course, a large part of the pleasure is in the build itself Thanks Robert and everyone else that has commented. I don't often respond to compliments but I do appreciate them. It is nice to receive encouragement and it does make the daunting task ahead that little bit easier. I just have to get something off my chest... you guys do know that I'm fumbling my way through this project right? While I've been into cars for a very long time I spent most of that time driving instead of wrenching. This project is like a dive off the 10m platform a few days after learning to swim. Starting with an insanely rusted car with lots of bits missing, incorrect or just plain unusable hasn't helped either. I'm just lucky to have a supportive network (you guys) helping so thanks to everyone that is chipping in with parts, advice and encouragement. RAP260, andyk_79, GongZ and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted June 16, 2018 Moderators Share Posted June 16, 2018 12 minutes ago, George said: Thanks Robert and everyone else that has commented. I don't often respond to compliments but I do appreciate them. It is nice to receive encouragement and it does make the daunting task ahead that little bit easier. I just have to get something off my chest... you guys do know that I'm fumbling my way through this project right? While I've been into cars for a very long time I spent most of that time driving instead of wrenching. This project is like a dive off the 10m platform a few days after learning to swim. Starting with an insanely rusted car with lots of bits missing, incorrect or just plain unusable hasn't helped either. I'm just lucky to have a supportive network (you guys) helping so thanks to everyone that is chipping in with parts, advice and encouragement. Hi George A total ground up rebuild is something very few have the courage to take on and even less the skill/perserverence to finish - you are doing great. If you ever need to chat or sanity check something give me a call. Cheers PB CBR Jeff and George 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 All I can say is to just keep chipping away at it. At times it will be difficult to keep the motivation up and that's entirely normal, when I was struggling I kept envisaging what it would be like the first time I drove the car and that really kept me on track. George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 My pit crew is growing. gav240z, OdinZ, RAP260 and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted June 21, 2018 Administrators Share Posted June 21, 2018 Congratulations. Boy or girl this time mate? George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightmaster240z Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Well done to you and your wife on the safe arrival of your little Girl . I see they both take after your Wife. Bruce George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GongZ Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 That's wonderful news George! gav240z, andyk_79, George and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted June 21, 2018 Administrators Share Posted June 21, 2018 Time to find GRS30 000019 perhaps? George and OdinZ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted June 21, 2018 Moderators Share Posted June 21, 2018 Cograts to both you and your wife George. That is such a beautiful photo. Cheers PB George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Thanks all. Yes, a girl this time and it's getting harder to justify the two 2 seater cars we own. Although I would like to hand down a car each so it should be an easy sell to the wife. I suspect the extra pit crew will take a while to pay off so I'm expecting a slow down in productivity. The first one is a little car loving mechanic. Have already started on the second with the soothing sounds of classic Top Gear episodes while she naps. GongZ and RAP260 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 (edited) Winter 2018 It's Getting Crowded In Here You go through life thinking you're a tough bugger and then you watch your wife give birth. What a humbling experience. We welcomed Lillian to our little clan this Winter. She's a bundle of joy. Chipping Away After fumbling around with the heater box a while ago the blower was an easier task. I tried the molasses trick to remove the rust and had less success this time. I only left it in for a week where last time it was two weeks so I'm guessing that's the difference. I'm finding that the most time consuming and frustrating part of this restoration is waiting for parts to be plated. I've resisted investing in a DIY kit but I'm starting to think it's a wise move. I've shied away from it as I don't want to mess around with all of the chemicals involved but it would come in very handy to be able to do small batches of hardware to keep the project ticking along. Steering Column I almost left the steering column alone but my OCD got the better of me and before I knew it I was counting ball bearings... I'm constantly surprised at how elegant and simple these parts are in design. Most things appear to be repeatedly serviceable which is more than I can say for modern items with built in obsolescence. Pedal Box I won't deny it - I did sit on the floor and pretended to go for a drive... complete with rev matching and all! Free Time For Sale? Most of the above was done in the first month of winter when I had some time off work. At the moment I'm going through a quiet period with very little progress on the project. Since going back to work I've found myself in another role which is much more time demanding. At home now with two kids, free time is but a scientific theory that hasn't been proven to exist. There's lots of nappies and bath times, battles over vegetables and chocolates, tears and laughter aplenty, matchbox cars flying across the room, an abundance of bed time stories and occasionally dad falling asleep before the kids at 7:30... I wouldn't have it any other way. Edited September 12, 2018 by George lightmaster240z, OdinZ, RAP260 and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmd Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 George, short term pains, hopefully the kids will grow up to be expert restorers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted September 12, 2018 Administrators Share Posted September 12, 2018 I have no idea where you find the time for what you have done... I'm envious of your time management skills. RAP260 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 I think someone needs a working bee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted September 16, 2018 Moderators Share Posted September 16, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 6:17 PM, Léon said: I think someone needs a working bee... Sydney Z Workshop day at George’s .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 Spring Break is Over! This has been the longest break I’ve taken from the car. A whole 6 months! While I know breaks like this severely delay the completion of the project, they are necessary, healthy, and sometimes unavoidable. How can you resist that little adorable face!? Her birth coincided with the start of my break and you can see why. Discussion over. As the year ticked over I made my way up the coast to meet with a dear friend for the first time. We had been in contact for a few years talking cars and finally got to share a drink. We also exchanged these. Another month slithered away. Then, one night in early February, the garage door rolled open and I got my appetite back after one taste. February turned out to be one of my most productive months. It started with the steering because I had to know where I was going. Sorry, poor dad joke. I’ll steer clear of them from now on… The restored column had been set aside months ago ready to be installed so in it went after I restored the shaft and coupler. Next was the filthy rack that has been sitting in the same corner for 2 years. I resisted touching it because I know myself; as soon as one bolt is loosened the whole thing tends to be dismantled. I try to avoid starting anything unless I’m ready to complete the job. I dislike having components sitting around in pieces for a long time. As it happens it is sitting around in pieces but that’s only because I’m waiting on parts to be plated and a seal to come in. Also, the original rubber bushings are NLA so I broke down and bought my first urethane bushing but to my disgust when they came in they were purple! I just can’t bear to put on a coloured bushing so I purchased a set of black ones, along with the mustache bushings, which will take a few weeks to arrive… So much for not having parts laying around. The purple bushings weren’t the only components sending my OCD in overdrive. The engine crossmember was bent underneath, presumably from being jacked up, and the diff cover plate had some scuff marks on the underside as well. Of course, I only decided to replace them after wasting a few hours on each. In the case of the crossmember it’s even painted and looking better than new apart from the dents which no one will see anyway. I hate OCD. This quarter I decided to try my hand at spray painting. The setup cost was about the same as paying a professional to do a small job of blasting and painting a few suspension parts. The learning curve is fine and the results are acceptable for a newbie. I can see there are a lot of improvements to be made but I’m very pleased with how it all turned out. The last job I started this quarter was the R180 diff rebuild. Cleaning the grime off was arduous but satisfying. My only concern is some chipping on the edge of the right side gear. They tested at 0.1mm play so I think I’ll risk using them for now and keep an eye on it. Seeing the case freshly painted was a lovely reward and a great way to end a month full of progress. OdinZ, CBR Jeff, AndBir and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff43 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Great to see your back at it George. Breaks and delays are essential and unavoidable when you have a young family. It looks like you have found a great balance between Family and hobby. Now if you can just manage the OCD, you may get the car finished in the next 10 years. I feel better that your OCD is way worse than mine. Keep up the good work. I look forward to watching your coming year of progress. Cheers Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 13 minutes ago, jeff43 said: Great to see your back at it George. Breaks and delays are essential and unavoidable when you have a young family. It looks like you have found a great balance between Family and hobby. Now if you can just manage the OCD, you may get the car finished in the next 10 years. I feel better that your OCD is way worse than mine. Keep up the good work. I look forward to watching your coming year of progress. Cheers Jeff Cheers Jeff. I must admit your progress has put the fire in my belly. Pleased to see you're almost there! gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted March 13, 2019 Administrators Share Posted March 13, 2019 George you're putting me to shame here, I don't think I can accept a lower standard than this on my cars now :(.. It just seems they deserve this level of attention after all these years of service. Hat tip, bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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