Build 1975 Red (green) Money pit

[65swb45]

Tommy, if you don’t want to drop the transmission to see if you can run a tap through the hole, then run a bolt a little bit longer that will go through the bellhousing and put a nut on the inside. It’s 12x1.25. I think a stock tow hook bolt should work for you.

 

[charliemeyer007]

You could also one of those steel inserts to return to the factory thread. The drill threw and use a longer bolt with a nut is likely the easiest and most cost effective.

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

It’s been slow going. Not to mention hot AF.
Partly done with frame. Using chassis saver and then spraying engine

Tommy, if you don’t want to drop the transmission to see if you can run a tap through the hole, then run a bolt a little bit longer that will go through the bellhousing and put a nut on the inside. It’s 12x1.25. I think a stock tow hook bolt should work for you.

Have to rebuild trans. Needs synchro gears, and clutch and pressure plate.

So guess I will look into the insert method.

View attachment 3730237

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Anyone order one of these? Really thinking about it.
Wondering about how it looks/fits compared to OEM.

Thanks

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

What is the OEM connection here? PO just had a bolt with several small washers.

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

So guess I will look into the insert method.

Dang, like $100 to fix it with an insert, after all the required stuff.. maybe a bolt and nut option is best. lol

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

What is the OEM connection here? PO just had a bolt with several small washers.

View attachment 3732372

Bump

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Bump

Stepside

 

[LSUfj]

There’s a carriage bolt that slides into the bottom of the step, goes through a cushion and fastened to what you have there with a nut. You can buy a replacement cushion as a ~1/4” thick piece of rubber.

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

There’s a carriage bolt that slides into the bottom of the step, goes through a cushion and fastened to what you have there with a nut. You can buy a replacement cushion as a ~1/4” thick piece of rubber.

View attachment 3734317

THANKS!

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Question for you paint gurus.
Currently I have everything covered in epoxy primer.
I have my 2k primer ready to spray, but I don't think I will be able to spray color for at least a few months.
Would it be okay to go ahead and spray 2k primer and just scuff later before I spray color? Especially since the 2k will have shrinkage. It will have plenty of time to go through that process before I spray color.

thoughts....??

 

[Malleus]

Question for you paint gurus.
Currently I have everything covered in epoxy primer.
I have my 2k primer ready to spray, but I don't think I will be able to spray color for at least a few months.
Would it be okay to go ahead and spray 2k primer and just scuff later before I spray color? Especially since the 2k will have shrinkage. It will have plenty of time to go through that process before I spray color.

thoughts....??

Yes, but you'll have more prep work than scuffing to do.

Also, regarding your Topnault hood question, take a look at @dmaddox's latest build, post #1201. He wasn't happy at all.

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Yes, but you'll have more prep work than scuffing to do.

Also, regarding your Topnault hood question, take a look at @dmaddox's latest build, post #1201. He wasn't happy at all.

Okay, thank you

 

[RevISK]

Anyone order one of these? Really thinking about it.
Wondering about how it looks/fits compared to OEM.

Thanks

View attachment 3731294

Pm me regarding a new hood.

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Been very slow going right now. Worked on a few small parts that need my attention.
So what are you guys using for paint on this part, fan shroud and the radiator housing?
Chassis saver?

Also looking to replace radiator with an aluminum one. Best ones out there?

Thanks!
Tommy

 

[RevISK]

Been very slow going right now. Worked on a few small parts that need my attention.
So what are you guys using for paint on this part, fan shroud and the radiator housing?
Chassis saver?

Also looking to replace radiator with an aluminum one. Best ones out there?

Thanks!
Tommy

View attachment 3745367

View attachment 3745368

View attachment 3745369

I use satin enamel black with preparation being key. Lasts and is easy to touch up.

I have not heard good things about aluminum radiators for our 40’s. Aren’t the OE ones still available?

 

[65swb45]

/this\

I am not a fan of the aluminum radiator. Never installed one, but I’ve pulled a few out! As a matter of fact I just pulled a very nice leak-free aluminum rad out of the TekTEQ cruiser. I’m sure she would let it go cheap. And I’ve got the Toyota box her replacement came in that I could ship it in. LM K

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

/this\

I am not a fan of the aluminum radiator. Never installed one, but I’ve pulled a few out! As a matter of fact I just pulled a very nice leak-free aluminum rad out of the TekTEQ cruiser. I’m sure she would let it go cheap. And I’ve got the Toyota box her replacement came in that I could ship it in. LM K

Well.... Sounds like I should just stick with the stock one. I assumed it would be better here in Texas 100 deg summers.

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Rear OME springs cleaned and sprayed. Used Eastwood chassis black. Went on very well.
May use it on some of the other underside parts.
Ordered some new bushings . Those were gone.

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Few shots of the frame. Chassis saver on that with rust-oleum gloss black over chassis saver.