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Re: 1962 T1 resto cal project

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:24 pm
by 62RestCal
Haha John don't joke, i think i agree with you!!

Re: 1962 T1 resto cal project

Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 11:10 am
by 62RestCal
With my car still at the paint shop and crankcase at Bruce's place i was getting a little frustrated about not being able to do anything so i decided to refurbish my speedometer so long, nice little project.ImageImageImage
It wasn't looking toi bad but when i tried to turn it with a piece of the old speedo cable it wouldn't budge. Tried all kinds of penetrating fluid and i didn't want to force it but no luck. I'll have ti open it up.

Re: 1962 T1 resto cal project

Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 11:22 am
by 62RestCal
I opened it up cleaned and polished the stainless steel bezel and surpirising enough the rubber seals were in perfect condition and not perished at allImage
Since this will be a total restoration and new motor i went ahead and rolled back the odometerImage
When i opened the magnetic cup i found the old grease was rock hard and that's why it wouldn't turn over. ImageImage
With everything cleaned up i replaced the indicatir and warning light gels and cleaned ip the case a little, it was a bit tricky to get the little needle back into its brass bushing but she came out nice.ImageImageImageImage

Re: 1962 T1 resto cal project

Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 11:27 am
by 62RestCal
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Re: 1962 T1 resto cal project

Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 11:56 am
by acpaterson
VERY cool.. looks the bomb dude..

Re: 1962 T1 resto cal project

Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 1:37 pm
by jolas
looks brand new !!!

Re: 1962 T1 resto cal project

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2015 9:11 am
by riaanj
Came out awesome, looks brand new!

Re: 1962 T1 resto cal project

Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:14 am
by 62RestCal
She's back from paint! :) let the work begin!ImageImage

Re: 1962 T1 resto cal project

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 2:08 pm
by Denny
Hey, any updates? It looks good!

Re: 1962 T1 resto cal project

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 2:58 pm
by 62RestCal
I've tried doing a little bit everyday, will post some pics soon :)

Re: 1962 T1 resto cal project

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 3:55 pm
by 62RestCal
Okay so I'll post a few pics. I started off by building some wooden beams that i can rest the shell on, allowing me to get good access to the pan and front suspension without wasting too much space.Image

Re: 1962 T1 resto cal project

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 4:02 pm
by 62RestCal
The original tank looked like a siv, managed to find one right here on ACVWSA, not 100%, had some dings and dents but all importantly, no rust. Stripped old paint and had a friend braze on a fuel return bung. It then got dipped in Chemloch rust remover and i finished the inside if the tank with an epoxy based tank sealer i got from Henry Kinnear, same stuff they used to seal inside of aircraft wet tanks. Then came a nice shiny gloss black.ImageImageImageImage

Re: 1962 T1 resto cal project

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 4:04 pm
by 62RestCal
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Re: 1962 T1 resto cal project

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 4:06 pm
by 62RestCal
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Fuel cap also got some loveImage

Re: 1962 T1 resto cal project

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 4:08 pm
by 62RestCal
Sexy rear end!Image