Ok…MAW in progress…
‘But I swear I’m not touching the body…for now. 😁

I did decide to restore the entire chassis and floor/trunk pans.
But for now… just mechanicals.

The frame was in amazing condition…blasted and powder coated.

 

Extra parts are already done.
now just an afternoon on NPD to order up some new consumables.

 

Nice!

 

Sweet! Movin' right along!

 

Awesome work my friend!!!

 

Yep!!!!!!!!!!

 

Looking good!! This looks all too familiar LOL, Just went through this on my 64 started last february and knocked alot of it out really fast then stalled once summer hit.. I have it about back together now will definitely be ready by spring.

 

I’ve been stalling lately, just a lot of work.
Glad you got yours together.

Got out today to disassemble the rear and start the rehab

 

Lotsa prep work done(only 1 wire wheel accident…they usually come in 3’s.
Rear was prepped and painted, brakes and backing plates are ready, manual gear box and axles cleaned.

The frame left my trailer and came inside to get built.

 

Looks real good. The Rectum Fire is coming to life! I think that’s the first RF reference here. I’ll let you explain it. 🤣

 

Lookin great Peter.

 

I thought is was rectum fizzle now? Either way, no explanations until presentation.

 

Picking up a little steam.

 

Peter you are making great progress on that car.
everything looks really good.

 

Nice teaser there.

 

trying to do a little bit each day...and now I'll be away on vacation for a week to slow me down.
Any travel tips for Buenos Aires?

 

Just plugging away, painting, LCA's, springs, A-arms...

 

Fuel, lines, brake lines, e-brake cables, spindles, and coil overs bolted up
you really forget how expensive it is to complete the chassis until you do it again.

 

Pete, I'm really curious about those front "shocks". Looks like a type of coil over and attached to the top of the lower shock mount holes? Does all the weight of the car push on those holes, instead of the spring pocket? I've never seen anything like that. Interesting. Great job you're doing!

 

Yep. They’re basic coil overs. The bottom bar spreads the weight out past just the shock mounting tabs a bit, but they don’t use the lower spring perch.
Ive used them on 3 builds so far(including the race car for about 10 years) with no problems yet!

 

Another award winner coming together.

 

A buddy came over and pointed out where to look for the VIN on the frame...and there it was

It's also a cool reference for how Fremont prestamped there VIN tags.
They knew they were going to make an Olds (3) with the # 5Z119732... but they didn't know what it would be a Club Coupe (3427) until it went on the car.

 

you might look and see if yours was stamped in two places like mine.
one on the drivers side in front of the #3 body mount and one between the #3 body mount and #4 body mount on drivers side
both on the flat spot on top.

 

So both on drivers side?
I'll check

 

Yes, both on drivers side.
here is where they were on mine.

 

Frame looks great man!

I’ll have to look for the 2nd one.

 

Nice work!

 

Just a little more work on rakes and hubs…
‘also, my engine got to the dyno!

very pleased.
‘Original ‘65 400.

 

My buddy, also dropped off some decals for that 999 pt look…
‘Front end is done. Just a few things and it gets wheel and tires and I can roll it out.

NOS dust caps are on their way

 

Wow!

 

Beautiful work Peter!

 

Great work. What did you change to get that much hp and torque?

 

You’d have to ask Travato for the complete details, but the cam is in the .580’s with a modest duration.
He didn’t do much porting or anything, just cleaned everything up.

 

Respectable power and torque.

Refresh my memory..........B block ? Flat tappet ? Rochester 4 GC ?

 

It's got one of my tri carb units on it.

 

B Block, A heads, Solid Roller, with one of Mike's Tri Carb works of art... but nothing crazy with the build.

 

Should make a really fun ride. I’ve always liked a day two type of car. To me , your car will be perfect.

 

This is so cool Pete.

 

 

I think the frame can be considered done.